G#/Ab7(#5,b9) guitar chord (G#/Ab Dominant 7th, Sharp 5th, Flat 9th)

Symbols: 7(#5,b9), 7(+5,-9), +7b9

Steps: 1-3-#5-b7-b9

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

The G#/Ab 7(#5,b9) chord sharpens the fifth while flattening the ninth, producing an exotic and tension-filled sound. Its notes G#, C, E, Gb and A work well in jazz to create drama and suspense. Below, you'll find how to play the "G#/Ab 7(#5,b9)" chord, finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1
G#/Ab7(#5,b9) guitar chord - variation 1
  • Place a barre using your pinky on the 5th fret from the 1st to the 3rd strings
  • Place your middle finger on the D (4th) string at the 4th fret and press down
  • Use your index finger to press the low E (6th) string down on the 4th fret
  • To play the chord, strum all the strings, mute the 5th string

Variation 2
G#/Ab7(#5,b9) guitar chord - variation 2
  • Position your pinky on the E (1st) string at the 12th fret and press down
  • Apply a barre with your index finger across the 10th fret, covering the 2nd to the 4th strings
  • With your ring finger, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 11th fret
  • Press the A (5th) string on the 11th fret with your middle finger
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Other G#/Ab Chords

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