G9b5 guitar chord (G Dominat 9th, Flat 5th)
Symbols: 9b5, 7(b5,9), 9-5
Steps: 1-3-b5-b7-9
Notes: G-B-Db-F-A
The G 9b5 chord combines a dominant ninth with a flat fifth, creating a unique blend of tension and dissonance. Its notes G, B, Db, F and A offer an unusual and captivating sound, perfect for jazz or experimental compositions. Below, you'll find two variations how to play the "G 9b5" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.
Variation 1
- Barre the 2nd fret with your index finger, extending over the 2nd to the 5th strings
- Place your ring finger on the D (4th) string at the 3rd fret and press down
- Use your middle finger to press the low E (6th) string down on the 3rd fret
- Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string
Variation 2
- Apply a barre with your index finger across the 9th fret, covering the 1st to the 4th strings
- Place your pinky on the B (2nd) string at the 10th fret and press down
- Use your ring finger to press the G (3rd) string down on the 10th fret
- Press down on the A (5th) string at the 10th fret using your middle finger
- Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string
- G Major
- G Minor
- G 7
- G 5
- G dim
- G dim7
- G aug
- G sus2
- G sus4
- G maj7
- G m7
- G 7sus4
- G maj9
- G maj11
- G maj13
- G maj9#11
- G maj13#11
- G add9
- G 6add9
- G maj7b5
- G maj7#5
- G m6
- G m9
- G m11
- G m13
- G madd9
- G m6add9
- G mmaj7
- G mmaj9
- G m7b5
- G m7#5
- G 6
- G 9
- G 11
- G 13
- G 7b5
- G 7#5
- G 7b9
- G 7#9
- G 7(b5,b9)
- G 7(b5,#9)
- G 7(#5,b9)
- G 7(#5,#9)
- G 9b5
- G 9#5
- G 13#11
- G 13b9
- G 11b9
- G sus2sus4
- G -5