# 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 D♭ in the bass, this voicing functions as the 2nd inversion of G♭ dominant 7th.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-flat-dominant-7th/d-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: 40

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: -1 4 2 3 2 2 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-flat-dominant-7th/d-flat/x42322)
- Shape 2: -1 4 4 3 2 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-flat-dominant-7th/d-flat/x44320)
- Shape 3: -1 4 4 3 5 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-flat-dominant-7th/d-flat/x44350)
- Shape 4: -1 4 4 6 5 6 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-flat-dominant-7th/d-flat/x44656)
- Shape 5: 9 7 8 9 7 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-flat-dominant-7th/d-flat/978970)
- Shape 6: 9 9 8 9 7 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-flat-dominant-7th/d-flat/998970)
- Shape 7: 9 9 11 9 11 9 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-flat-dominant-7th/d-flat/99b9b9)
- Shape 8: 9 9 11 9 11 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-flat-dominant-7th/d-flat/99b9b0)

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