Gb9 Ukulele Chord
Trying to get the Gb9 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 Gb9, step by step.
- Notes: Gb, Bb, Db, E and Ab
- Frets: 3 4 4 4
- Tuning: g C E A
Gb9 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Dominant 9th
- Also known as
- Gb ninth
- Formula
- 1 3 5 b7 9
- Intervals
- Gb (root), Bb (major 3rd), Db (perfect 5th), E (minor 7th), Ab (9th)
- Notes
- Gb, Bb, Db, E and Ab
- Frets
- 3 4 4 4
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Gb9 chord
Here is the Gb9 chord step by step:
- Put your index finger on the 3rd fret of the g string.
- Lay your ring finger flat across the C, E and A strings at the 4th 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 Gb9 chord?
The Gb9 chord is built from five notes: Gb, Bb, Db, E and Ab (the root, major 3rd, perfect 5th, minor 7th and 9th). 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 Gb9 chord
Want to go further?
Once Gb9 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.