# G♭ dominant 7th Guitar Chord

> The G♭ dominant 7th dominant 7th chord, formed by adding a minor seventh F♭ to the major triad, creates tension that seeks resolution, typically to the tonic. The combination of the major third B♭ and minor seventh F♭ provides a bluesy, soulful feel, making it essential in jazz, blues, and classical cadences. With B♭ in the bass, this voicing functions as the 1st inversion of G♭ dominant 7th.

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

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: G♭7
- Notes: G♭, B♭, D♭, F♭
- Intervals: 1 (G♭), 3 (B♭), 5 (D♭), ♭7 (F♭)
- Mood: bluesy, tense, unresolved, energetic
- Genres: Blues, Jazz, Rock, Funk
- Playable shapes: 30

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: 6 4 4 6 5 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-flat-dominant-7th/b-flat/644650)
- Shape 2: -1 -1 8 6 7 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-flat-dominant-7th/b-flat/xx8670)
- Shape 3: -1 -1 8 9 7 9 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-flat-dominant-7th/b-flat/xx8979)
- Shape 4: -1 13 11 11 11 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-flat-dominant-7th/b-flat/xdbbb0)
- Shape 5: -1 13 11 11 11 12 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-flat-dominant-7th/b-flat/xdbbbc)
- Shape 6: -1 1 4 3 2 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-flat-dominant-7th/b-flat/x14320)
- Shape 7: 6 4 4 3 5 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-flat-dominant-7th/b-flat/644350)
- Shape 8: 6 4 4 6 7 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-flat-dominant-7th/b-flat/644670)

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