G#/Ab7b9 guitar chord (G#/Ab Dominant 7th, Flat 9th)

Symbols: 7b9, 7-9

Steps: 1-3-5-b7-b9

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

The G#/Ab 7b9 chord flattens the ninth, adding an intense and exotic flavor to the dominant seventh. Its notes G#, C, D#, Gb and A are perfect for adding tension in a variety of musical genres, especially in blues and jazz. Below, you'll find five variations how to play the "G#/Ab 7b9" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

Stretch out your pinky to the 4th fret of the E (1st) string and press down
Press the B (2nd) string on the 1st fret with your index finger
With your middle finger, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 2nd fret
Stretch out your ring finger to the 4th fret of the D (4th) string and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 2

Place your ring finger on the E (1st) string at the 5th fret and press down
Barre the 4th fret with your index finger, extending over the 2nd to the 6th strings
Use your middle finger to press the G (3rd) string down on the 5th fret
Press the A (5th) string on the 6th fret with your pinky
Now, strum all the strings

Variation 3

Place a barre using your index finger on the 5th fret from the 1st to the 3rd strings
Press the B (2nd) string on the 7th fret with your ring finger
Place your middle finger on the D (4th) string at the 6th fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 4

Apply a barre with your index finger across the 5th fret, covering all the strings
Position your pinky on the B (2nd) string at the 7th fret and press down
With your ring finger, press down on the D (4th) string at the 6th fret
Press the A (5th) string on the 6th fret with your middle finger
Now, strum all the strings

Variation 5

Place your pinky on the E (1st) string at the 11th fret and press down
Apply a barre with your index finger across the 10th fret, covering the 2nd to the 4th strings
Use your ring finger to press the G (3rd) string down on the 11th fret
Press down on the A (5th) string at the 11th fret using your middle finger
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

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