G#/Ab7(b5,b9) guitar chord (G#/Ab Dominant 7th, Flat 5th, Flat 9th)

Symbols: 7(b5,b9), 7(-5,-9)

Steps: 1-3-b5-b7-b9

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

The G#/Ab 7(b5,b9) chord combines a flat fifth and a flat ninth to the dominant seventh, resulting in a highly dissonant and dramatic sound. Its notes G#, C, D, Gb and A are often used in jazz to heighten emotional tension. Below, you'll find two variations how to play the "G#/Ab 7(b5,b9)" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1
G#/Ab7(b5,b9) guitar chord - variation 1
  • Press the B (2nd) string on the 3rd fret with your middle finger
  • Place your index finger on the G (3rd) string at the 2nd fret and press down
  • Position your pinky on the D (4th) string at the 4th fret and press down
  • With your ring finger, press down on the low E (6th) string at the 4th fret
  • Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string

Variation 2
G#/Ab7(b5,b9) guitar chord - variation 2
  • Barre the 10th fret with your index finger, extending over the 1st to the 4th strings
  • Position your ring finger on the G (3rd) string at the 11th fret and press down
  • With your middle finger, press down on the A (5th) string at the 11th fret
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Other G#/Ab Chords

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Other Dominant 7th, Flat 5th, Flat 9th Chords