Gb9(#5) Guitar Chord Chart | Gb Dominant Ninth Sharp Fifth

Welcome to our tutorial on the Gb 9(#5) chord, a fascinating member of the Augmented Chords family. This chord is composed of the notes Gb, Bb, D, Fb, and Ab and is built using the intervals 1, 3, #5, b7, and 9. These intervals correspond to the Root, Major Third, Augmented Fifth, Minor Seventh, and Major Ninth respectively.

The Gb 9(#5) chord is an intermediate to advanced level chord that can add a unique color and tension to your guitar playing. If you're new to these types of chords, you might want to check out our tutorial about more advanced chords to get a solid foundation before tackling this one.

Understanding the theory behind chord construction is crucial for mastering chords like the Gb 9(#5). If you're not familiar with the concept of intervals and how they're stacked to create chords, our tutorial on building chords by stacking intervals is a great place to start. You can also learn more about intervals, their names and their notation in our fretboard intervals tutorial and chord notation guide.

Once you've mastered the Gb 9(#5) chord, you can incorporate it into your playing in many different ways. For example, it can be used in jazz chord progressions, which often utilize chords like this. Check out our tutorial on jazz chord progressions for some inspiration.

Finally, if you're ever unsure about a chord shape you've come across, our interactive chord analyzer can be a handy tool. It allows you to input a chord shape and it will tell you how to name it.

So grab your guitar and let's dive into the world of the Gb 9(#5) chord!