# G♭ dominant 7th sharp 9th Guitar Chord

> The G♭ dominant 7th sharp 9th dominant 7th sharp 9th chord introduces a sharp ninth A, creating a bluesy, expressive tension. The clash between the major third B♭ and sharp ninth A gives it a powerful, gritty sound used in jazz, funk, and rock. With B♭ in the bass, this voicing functions as the 1st inversion of G♭ dominant 7th sharp 9th.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-flat-dominant-7th-sharp-9th/b-flat

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: G♭7♯9
- Notes: G♭, B♭, D♭, F♭, A
- Intervals: 1 (G♭), 3 (B♭), 5 (D♭), ♭7 (F♭), ♯9 (A)
- Mood: funky, bluesy, edgy, aggressive
- Genres: Blues, Funk, Jazz Fusion, Rock
- Playable shapes: 18

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: 6 0 4 6 5 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-flat-dominant-7th-sharp-9th/b-flat/604650)
- Shape 2: 6 4 4 6 5 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-flat-dominant-7th-sharp-9th/b-flat/644655)
- Shape 3: 6 0 4 6 5 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-flat-dominant-7th-sharp-9th/b-flat/604655)
- Shape 4: 6 7 7 6 7 6 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-flat-dominant-7th-sharp-9th/b-flat/677676)
- Shape 5: 6 7 7 6 7 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-flat-dominant-7th-sharp-9th/b-flat/677670)
- Shape 6: 6 0 8 6 7 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-flat-dominant-7th-sharp-9th/b-flat/608670)
- Shape 7: -1 1 4 2 2 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-flat-dominant-7th-sharp-9th/b-flat/x14220)
- Shape 8: 6 4 4 3 5 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-flat-dominant-7th-sharp-9th/b-flat/644355)

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