Gb7b13
notes
The chord Gb7b13 is made up of these notes:
F#
A#
E
D
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The Gb7b13 chord, with its intriguing name, is built from four distinct notes: F#, A#, E, and D. This chord is constructed around a root note, a major third, a flattened seventh, and, intriguingly, a flattened thirteenth. It offers a unique, slightly tense sound, making it a favourite in jazz and blues styles where it adds complexity and colour. Musicians often turn to the Gb7b13 chord when looking to inject a sense of unresolved tension or to pivot into a new section within a tune. Its role in chord progressions is to build anticipation, keeping listeners on their toes and eager for what's next.
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
A#3
E4
D5
F#4
Inversion 2
E4
D5
F#4
A#4
Inversion 3
D5
F#4
A#4
E5