I-IV-V foundation
This is the core major-key movement behind blues, rock, country, and pop progressions.
Guitar chord companion
Gb6/9 Chord
Learn the Gb6/9 chord on guitar with chord tones, intervals, and interactive fretboard shapes.
1Gb3Bb5Db6Eb9Ab
Playable Gb6/9 Chord voicings
Start with these chord-box shapes, then use the full fretboard below to see every chord tone.
E shape, fret 2
Low to high strings: 2 x x 3 4 4
D shape, fret 4
Low to high strings: 4 x 4 8 x 6
C shape, fret 8
Low to high strings: x 9 8 8 9 9
A shape, fret 9
Low to high strings: x 9 x 13 11 11
G shape, fret 13
Low to high strings: 14 13 13 13 14 14
Full fretboard map
Every Gb6/9 Chord chord tone across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
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Common progressions using Gb6/9
Try these progressions to hear the chord in context instead of treating it as an isolated shape.
I-vi-IV-V loop
A familiar pop progression that balances a stable tonic with relative minor color.
Chord Tones
| Degree | Interval | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | R | Gb |
| 3 | 3 | Bb |
| 5 | 5 | Db |
| 6 | 6 | Eb |
| 9 | 2 | Ab |
Compatible Scales
Formula
R – 3 – 5 – 6 – 2