# G♭ minor add 9 Guitar Chord

> The G♭ minor add 9 minor add 9 chord adds a ninth A♭ to the minor triad, creating a lush, emotional sound. The combination of the minor third B♭♭ and ninth A♭ gives it a hauntingly beautiful, introspective quality, perfect for ballads and cinematic music. With A♭ in the bass, this voicing functions as the 3rd inversion of G♭ minor add 9.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-flat-minor-add-9/a-flat

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: G♭min(add9)
- Notes: G♭, B♭♭, D♭, A♭
- Intervals: 1 (G♭), ♭3 (B♭♭), 5 (D♭), 9 (A♭)
- Mood: introspective, emotive, subtle, tender
- Genres: Pop, Acoustic, Indie, Singer-songwriter
- Playable shapes: 41

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: 4 0 4 2 2 2 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-flat-minor-add-9/a-flat/404222)
- Shape 2: 4 4 4 2 2 2 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-flat-minor-add-9/a-flat/444222)
- Shape 3: 4 0 4 2 2 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-flat-minor-add-9/a-flat/404224)
- Shape 4: -1 -1 6 6 7 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-flat-minor-add-9/a-flat/xx6675)
- Shape 5: -1 11 11 11 10 9 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-flat-minor-add-9/a-flat/xbbba9)
- Shape 6: 4 0 4 1 2 2 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-flat-minor-add-9/a-flat/404122)
- Shape 7: 4 0 4 2 2 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-flat-minor-add-9/a-flat/404225)
- Shape 8: 4 4 4 2 2 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-flat-minor-add-9/a-flat/444225)

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