Gb13 Ukulele Chord
Trying to get the Gb13 chord under your fingers? 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 two-finger shape. Here is how to play Gb13, step by step.
- Notes: Gb, Bb, Db, E, Ab, B and Eb
- Frets: 9 6 6 6
- Tuning: g C E A
Gb13 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Dominant 13th
- Also known as
- Gb thirteenth
- Formula
- 1 3 5 b7 9 11 13
- Intervals
- Gb (root), Bb (major 3rd), Db (perfect 5th), E (minor 7th), Ab (9th), B (11th), Eb (13th)
- Notes
- Gb, Bb, Db, E, Ab, B and Eb
- Frets
- 9 6 6 6
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Gb13 chord
Here is the Gb13 chord step by step:
- Put your little finger on the 9th fret of the g string.
- Lay your index finger flat across the C, E and A strings at the 6th fret, a small barre.
- 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 Gb13 chord?
The Gb13 chord is built from seven notes: Gb, Bb, Db, E, Ab, B and Eb (the root, major 3rd, perfect 5th, minor 7th, 9th, 11th and 13th). That flat seventh makes a dominant 7th restless. It leans forward and wants to resolve to the next chord, which is why it turns up all over blues and folk. New to these? Have a read about seventh chords.
Ukulele songs that use the Gb13 chord
Want to go further?
Once Gb13 feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try Gb7, Gbmaj7, Gbm and Gb. It works as a richer color alongside the basic chords you already know. When that feels good, work on switching between chords faster. When you are ready, try some easy ukulele songs.