Check out Gb major on the keyboard below! The Gb is known as the root of the chord, the Bb is the major third, and the Db the perfect fifth. Notice that this chord is made up entirely of black keys! In its regular form (root position) the G-flat chord includes 3 notes: Gb, Bb, and Db. See below for a diagram on which notes are included. You will play a Gb major chord simply by pressing down the 3 notes in the triad simultaneously. Now let’s get into the details of the Gb chord! In this post, of course, we will be exploring the flat spelling of this chord. But there are lots of songs in the key of G flat, and songs that use the G flat chord by itself. Personally, I like the F# spelling better. I find that piansts tend to be split on which spelling they prefer. However, the spelling of these two chords are different. Your hand will be in the same place when you play both of these chords. So in a sense, like I said, Gb & F# chords are the same because they use the same exact notes.
(Want to learn more about flats and sharps? See this video). Flats always go a half step down and sharps a half step up. The note Gb can also be F# (since it is both a half step UP from F and a half step DOWN from G). I know this might be confusing, but every black key on the piano has TWO names. The Gb major and F# major chords are the same physical chord but with different spellings. Because Gb is a black note, it has two names. Now, before going further, we need to talk about an important topic. If that sounds confusing, don’t worry! I’ll put it in beginner terms soon and show you lots of keyboard diagrams to help you out. The G-flat chord is basically just a chord in the family of major chords, made up of 3 notes in what’s called a triad. It is formed the same as any other major chord – by building a major third and then a minor third on top of that. When you see the term “Gb” this is an abbreviation for G Flat. A “b” is a flat sign in music theory. I’ll teach you everything you need to know, and give you diagrams and tips as you’re learning. But don’t let that scare you! G flat is very easy to play. Gb will feel different than white key chords like F, G or A major. It has a beautiful sound, slightly brighter than the other flat chords.
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