G7b9
notes
The chord G7b9 is made up of these notes:
G
B
D
F
G#
play
strum
The G7 flat nine chord (G7b9) is a spicy and intriguing chord that can add a lot of character to a piece of music. Built with the notes G, B, D, F, and G#, this chord combines a root, a major third, a perfect fifth, a minor seventh, and an added flat ninth. Its sound is both tense and colourful, making it a favourite in jazz, Latin, and sometimes in blues music. The G7b9 chord often serves as a "dominant" chord, meaning it creates a sense of anticipation, leading the listener towards a resolution. It's a bold choice that can transform a simple chord progression into something much more interesting.
InversionsChord inversions refer to the different ways you can play a chord by rearranging the order of its notes. When a chord is inverted, one or more notes are shifted up an octave, changing the "bass" or lowest note of the chord. Even though the notes remain the same, the overall sound and feel of the chord changes depending on which note is the lowest.
Inversion 1
B3
D4
F4
G#4
G4
Inversion 2
D4
F4
G#4
G4
B4
Inversion 3
F4
G#4
G4
B4
D5
Inversion 4
G#4
G4
B4
D5
F5