G#/Ab11b9 guitar chord (G#/Ab Dominant 11th, Flat 9th)

Symbols: 11b9, 7sus4(b9)

Steps: 1-5-b7-b9-11

Notes: G#-D#-Gb-A-C#

The G#/Ab 11b9 chord adds a flat ninth to the dominant 11th, resulting in a suspenseful and tension-filled tone. With notes G#, D#, Gb, A and C#, it's often used in jazz to create a rich, dissonant atmosphere. Below, you'll find three variations how to play the "G#/Ab 11b9" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1
G#/Ab11b9 guitar chord - variation 1
  • Barre the 2nd fret with your index finger, extending over the 2nd to the 3rd strings
  • Press the D (4th) string on the 4th fret with your pinky
  • Place your ring finger on the low E (6th) string at the 4th fret and press down
  • Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string

Variation 2
G#/Ab11b9 guitar chord - variation 2
  • Place your index finger on the E (1st) string at the 5th fret and press down
  • Position your pinky on the B (2nd) string at the 7th fret and press down
  • With your ring finger, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 6th fret
  • Press the D (4th) string on the 6th fret with your middle finger
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 3
G#/Ab11b9 guitar chord - variation 3
  • Use your index finger to press the B (2nd) string down on the 10th fret
  • With your pinky, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 11th fret
  • Press the D (4th) string on the 11th fret with your ring finger
  • Place your middle finger on the A (5th) string at the 11th fret and press down
  • Strum from the 5th string to the 2nd strings

Other G#/Ab Chords

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Other Dominant 11th, Flat 9th Chords