Accessible Page: Gb6/9 Guitar Chord Diagrams | Gb Major Sixth Nine Added

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Chord Shapes

There are 3 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the A, D and G strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 2 of the low E string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 2 of the B string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 2 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 3 of the G string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 4 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 4 of the B string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 4 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 8 of the D and G strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 9 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 9 of the B string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 9 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Gb 6/9 Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the Gb 6/9 chord, a beautiful sounding chord that belongs to the Major Chords family. This chord is composed of the notes Gb, Bb, Db, Eb, and Ab and is built using the following intervals: 1 (Root), 3 (Major Third), 5 (Perfect Fifth), 6 (Major Sixth), and 9 (Major Ninth).

Understanding the notation of this chord can be a bit complex, especially if you're new to guitar theory. Don't worry, we will guide you through it. The Gb 6/9 chord is a great way to add richness to your chord progressions, especially if you're into jazz chord progressions.

The Gb 6/9 chord, like all 6/9 chords, is a staple in many musical genres, including jazz, blues, and pop. It's a more advanced chord, but don't let that intimidate you. With practice, you'll be able to incorporate it into your playing with ease.

To fully grasp the structure of this chord, you need to understand the intervals on the fretboard. This knowledge will allow you to see how the chord is built by stacking intervals, and you can learn more about this in our guitar music theory tutorial.

In the following sections of this tutorial, we will provide you with detailed chord diagrams and fretboard patterns showing the tones composing the Gb 6/9 chord. So, grab your guitar and let's dive in!

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