# G♭ major 9 Guitar Chord

> The G♭ major 9 major 9 chord adds a major ninth A♭ to the major 7th, creating an expansive, ethereal sound. Its rich harmonic structure enhances the major tonality with a modern, sophisticated vibe, ideal for jazz, ambient, and cinematic music. With B♭ in the bass, this voicing functions as the 1st inversion of G♭ major 9.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-flat-major-9/b-flat

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: G♭maj9
- Notes: G♭, B♭, D♭, F, A♭
- Intervals: 1 (G♭), 3 (B♭), 5 (D♭), 7 (F), 9 (A♭)
- Mood: lush, calming, vibrant, elegant
- Genres: Jazz, Soul, Pop, R&B
- Playable shapes: 9

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: -1 1 3 1 2 2 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-flat-major-9/b-flat/x13122)
- Shape 2: 6 4 4 6 6 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-flat-major-9/b-flat/644664)
- Shape 3: 6 8 6 6 7 6 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-flat-major-9/b-flat/686676)
- Shape 4: -1 1 4 1 2 1 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-flat-major-9/b-flat/x14121)
- Shape 5: 6 9 6 6 6 9 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-flat-major-9/b-flat/696669)
- Shape 6: 6 8 6 6 7 9 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-flat-major-9/b-flat/686679)
- Shape 7: -1 13 15 13 14 14 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-flat-major-9/b-flat/xdfdee)
- Shape 8: 6 8 6 6 7 -1 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-flat-major-9/b-flat/68667x)

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