Major, first inversion chord
Level 3: Inversions
Notes: G♭, B♭, D♭ · Bass note: B♭ · Frets 1 to 4
Also known as: G♭/B♭, Gb/Bb, G♭ over B♭, Gb over Bb, G♭ major over B♭, G♭ slash B♭, G♭ first inversion
Fretting hand for left-handed players (your right hand), G♭/B♭. The numbers on the fingertips match the numbers on the chart.Fretting hand for right-handed players (your left hand), G♭/B♭. The numbers on the fingertips match the numbers on the chart.
- 1Index
- 2Middle
- 3Ring
- 4Pinky
- TThumb, behind the neck
How to play G♭/B♭
- Place your first finger on the first fret of the A string.
- Lay your second finger flat across the B and high E strings at the second fret.
- Place your third finger on the third fret of the G string.
- Place your fourth finger on the fourth fret of the D string.
- Strum only the A, D, G, B and high E strings.
Tips for new players
- Keep your thumb behind the neck and let your fingers arch.
- Press just behind the fret, not on top of it, so every string rings clearly.
- Play the basic chord first, then this inversion, and listen to how smoothly the bass note moves.
Chord video
Watch G♭/B♭, step by step
A short animation that builds the G♭/B♭ chart and explains every symbol on it.
- X marks a string that is muted or not played.
- Open circle marks a string you play without fretting.
- Numbered dot marks a fretted string. The number is the finger to use.
Learn and practice G♭/B♭
Practice progression
G♭, G♭/B♭
Switch between G♭ and G♭/B♭ until the changes feel smooth.