Gb Ukulele Chord
Want to play the Gb chord on your ukulele? It is a barre shape, which feels awkward at first but is well worth learning. Your fingers go on the g, C, E and A strings. The steps below show exactly where each one sits.
A three-finger shape. Here is how to play Gb, step by step.
- Notes: Gb, Bb and Db
- Frets: 3 1 2 1
- Tuning: g C E A
Gb ukulele chord details
- Type
- Major triad
- Also known as
- Gb major
- Formula
- 1 3 5
- Intervals
- Gb (root), Bb (major 3rd), Db (perfect 5th)
- Notes
- Gb, Bb and Db
- Frets
- 3 1 2 1
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Gb chord
Here is the Gb chord step by step:
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the g string.
- Lay your index finger flat across the C and A strings at the 1st fret, a small barre.
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the E string.
- Strum all four strings.
Roll your index finger slightly onto its bony side so it presses every string evenly. Read how to play bar chords if it keeps buzzing. New to these grids? Have a look at how to read a ukulele chord diagram.
What notes are in the Gb chord?
The Gb chord is built from three notes: Gb, Bb and Db (the root, major 3rd and perfect 5th). On the ukulele the Bb is doubled, so you get a nice full sound. Major chords are the bright, happy ones, which is why so many singalong songs are built on them. Curious which chords sit together in a song? See which chords share a key.
Ukulele songs that use the Gb chord
Want to go further?
Once Gb feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try Gb7, Gbmaj7, Gbm and Gbsus4. It works as a richer color alongside the basic chords you already know. Then put it into a strumming pattern. When you are ready, try some easy ukulele songs.