Gbmaj9 Ukulele Chord
Gbmaj9 on ukulele is 1-1-1-1: barre the 1st fret across the g, C, E and A strings with your index finger. It is a barre shape, which feels awkward at first but is well worth learning. You will also see it written as F#maj9, F sharp major ninth.
- Notes: Gb, Bb, Db, F and Ab
- Frets: 1 1 1 1
- Tuning: g C E A
Gbmaj9 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Major 9th
- Also known as
- F#maj9, or Gb major ninth
- Formula
- 1 3 5 7 9
- Intervals
- Gb (root), Bb (major 3rd), Db (perfect 5th), F (major 7th), Ab (major 9th)
- Notes
- Gb, Bb, Db, F and Ab
- Frets
- 1 1 1 1
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Gbmaj9 chord
Here is the Gbmaj9 chord step by step:
- Lay your index finger flat across all four strings at the 1st fret, a full 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.
Is there an easier way to play Gbmaj9?
No, 1-1-1-1 is already the easiest way to play Gbmaj9: barre the 1st fret across the g, C, E and A strings with your index finger.
What notes are in the Gbmaj9 chord?
The Gbmaj9 chord is built from five notes: Gb, Bb, Db, F and Ab (the root, major 3rd, perfect 5th, major 7th and major 9th). The major seventh lays a dreamy, jazzy warmth over a bright major chord. New to these? Have a read about seventh chords.
Want to go further?
Once Gbmaj9 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.