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Bass Guitar Chord & Arpeggio Guide

Gb/F# Major 7th Bass Chord

Master the Gbmaj7 chord on 4, 5, and 6-string bass with fretboard diagrams, interactive BPM looper, and TAB.

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4-String Bass Arpeggio TAB & Notation

G|-----------------|
D|----------3--4---|
A|----1--4---------|
E|-2---------------|

Chord Tones & Degree Formula

Chord Tones: Gb - Bb - Db - F

Gb Major 7th is the same set of pitches as F# Major 7th; this page spells the notes from Gb.

1
Gb
Interval: +0st
3
Bb
Interval: +4st
5
Db
Interval: +7st
7
F
Interval: +11st

Interactive Fretboard Chart

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Golden badges mark the root; purple badges show active chord tones.

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G
Bb
Db
F
Gb
D
F
Gb
Bb
Db
A
Bb
Db
F
Gb
E
F
Gb
Bb
Db

Musical Role & Bass Application

Character: Lush, dreamy, and sophisticated.

Bass Application: Jazz, neo-soul, bossa nova, and lo-fi chord progressions.

All the notes of the Gb Major 7th chord fit inside F# Major and Gb Lydian; they also fit Db Major.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What notes are in the Gb/F# Major 7th bass chord?

The chord tones of the Gb Major 7th bass chord are: Gb - Bb - Db - F. The formula is: 1 - 3 - 5 - 7. Gb Major 7th is the same set of pitches as F# Major 7th; this page spells the notes from Gb.

How do bassists use Major 7th chords in basslines?

Lush, dreamy, and sophisticated. Jazz, neo-soul, bossa nova, and lo-fi chord progressions.

How can I practice this bass chord across 4, 5, and 6 strings?

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