How to play Gβ―min7(β―5)/Dπͺ chord on guitar
Shape 099990
Shape characteristics
Barre chord
Your first finger flattens across multiple strings at the same fret. Movable up and down the neck to any key without changing the shape.
Upper register Β· fret 9
Brighter, more focused tone with less low-end. Works well when layering over a bassist or second guitar, and integrates naturally with lead-line phrasing higher on the neck.
Full six-string voicing
All six strings ring, giving you the biggest, most resonant version of this chord, ideal for strumming and solo acoustic contexts.
Bass: E Β· Top: E
The lowest note isn't a traditional chord tone for this chord, so the voicing has an added colour or slash-chord flavour.
Compared to Shape 099b90 , this voicing uses a partial barre.
How to play this shape
- 1 Place the 1st finger on the 9th fret of the 2nd string, 3rd string, 4th string, and 5th string in barre position
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "099990" mean?
The sequence 099990 is a highly compact guitar chord notation. It represents the fret played on each of the 6 strings, reading left-to-right from the thickest (lowest pitch) string to the thinnest (highest pitch) string: E, A, D, G, B, e.
- x means the string is muted or skipped entirely.
- 0 means the string is played "open" (without pressing over a fret).
- 1-9 represent standard fret numbers 1 to 9.
- a, b, c... represent frets 10, 11, 12, and higher (where a=10, b=11, c=12).
Can I play this Gβ―min7(β―5)/Dπͺ shape anywhere else?
Yes! This specific layout is just one way to voice a Gβ―min7(β―5)/Dπͺ chord. You can find all other variations in our chord shape library for Gβ―min7(β―5)/Dπͺ. Most guitarists choose different shapes based on whether they want a "brighter" or "deeper" sound, or which chord they are transitioning from.
How do I stop my fingers from buzzing?
Since this shape uses open strings (marked with '0'), make sure your fingers are arched like a "claw" so they don't accidentally brush against the open strings. Press down firmly just behind the metal fret wires for the clearest sound.
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