Gb barre chord, 2nd fret (244322)
- Fingering
- 244322
- Fingers
- 1 3 4 2 1 1
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Position
- barre chord, 2nd fret
Notes in the Gb major chord
The Gb chord is made of G♭ · B♭ · D♭. Its formula is 1–3–5.
| Note | Degree | Interval from Gb |
|---|---|---|
| G♭ | 1 | root |
| B♭ | 3 | major third |
| D♭ | 5 | perfect fifth |
How to play the Gb guitar chord
- Lay your first finger flat across the 2nd fret, from the low E string to the high E string.
- Put your second finger on the 3rd fret of the G string.
- Put your third finger on the 4th fret of the A string.
- Put your fourth finger on the 4th fret of the D string.
- Strum all six strings.
That is the barre chord, 2nd fret shape, 244322. It is rated hard: 4 fingers, 6 strings, one barre.
Why your Gb chord buzzes or sounds muted
If the Gb chord buzzes, check the barre first: roll your first finger slightly onto its bony edge and move it up against the 2nd fret wire, with your thumb behind the neck.
Easy Gb guitar chord
The easy Gb chord is xx4322: the top four strings of the full shape, with the low E and A strings left out. It still contains every note of the chord (Gb, Bb and Db), so it is a real Gb, just thinner in the bass.
Your first finger covers two strings at the 2nd fret, which is far less work than the full six-string barre.
Gb barre chord
Gb has 3 barre shapes here: 244322 (barre at the 2nd fret), 698676 (barre at the 6th fret) and 9-9-11-11-11-9 (barre at the 9th fret).
A barre shape has no open strings, so it moves. Slide any of them up one fret and you are playing G.
Songs that use Gb
Chord names only, as the songs are usually charted for guitar. Recordings may use a capo or another key.
Keys with the Gb chord
Gb is the IV chord in Db major, I chord in F# major and V chord in B major. In minor keys it is the VI chord in Bb minor, III chord in Eb minor and VII chord in G# minor.
Chords related to Gb
Gb guitar chord questions
How do you play a Gb chord on guitar?
Play 244322, reading from the low E string to the high E string, with a barre at the 2nd fret. An x means the string is not played and a 0 means it rings open. The fingers used are 1 3 4 2 1 1.
What notes are in the Gb chord?
The Gb major chord has 3 notes: Gb, Bb and Db. Its formula is 1–3–5, counted from the Gb major scale.
Is there an easy way to play Gb?
Yes. Play xx4322, which uses only the top four strings and no full barre. It contains the same notes: Gb, Bb and Db.
What keys is the Gb chord in?
Gb is the IV chord in Db major, I chord in F# major and V chord in B major. In minor keys it is the VI chord in Bb minor, III chord in Eb minor and VII chord in G# minor.
Gb chord diagram to print or save
Printable Gb chord PDF (one letter page, black on white) · Gb chord PNG (1200 px)
