Finger Positions

Gbmaj7 diagram
Root Note Gb
Name Gb major seventh
Intervals 1P-3M-5P-7M
Relative Minor Ebm
Notes Gb, Bb, Db, F
Aliases Gbmaj7, GbΔ, Gbma7, GbM7, GbMaj7, Gb^7

How to play the Gbmaj7 Chord

The Gbmaj7 is a fundamental major chord in guitar music. To play this chord correctly, ensure your fingers are placed precisely on the frets indicated in the diagram above.

Music Theory Analysis

From a theoretical perspective, the Gb major seventh is built using the 1P, 3M, 5P, 7M intervals. In the key of Gb Major, this chord functions as the I chord.

Common Progressions

In music composition, the Gbmaj7 chord is often used to create tension or resolution.

I-V-vi-IV

Gb → Db → Ebm → B

vi-IV-I-V

Ebm → B → Gb → Db

The Diatonic Family

Understanding the "family" of chords that belong to Gb helps with transposition and ear training.

Triads

Gb Abm Bbm B Db Ebm Fdim

7ths

Gbmaj7 Abm7 Bbm7 Bmaj7 Db7 Ebm7 Fm7b5

Scale Compatibility

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Major Bebop Lydian Ionian Pentatonic Lydian Pentatonic Augmented Double Harmonic Lydian Augmented Heptatonic Harmonic Major Double Harmonic Major Lydian #9 Purvi Raga Bebop Major Ichikosucho Kafi Raga

* 15 scales found containing the notes Gb, Bb, Db, F.

Acoustic & Digital Analysis

Digital footprint of the Gbmaj7 chord for MIDI programming and synthesizer sound design.

MIDI Numbers 66, 70, 61, 65
Frequencies (Hz)

369.9944227116344, 466.1637615180899, 277.1826309768721, 349.2282314330039