Gb/F on guitar: G flat with F in the bass
Gb/F is Gb with F in the bass. That F is the chord's 7th, so what you hear is Gb7M in 3rd inversion (Gb7M/F), with the notes G♭, B♭, D♭, F.
- Notes
- G♭B♭D♭F
- Bass
- F 7th of the chord · Gb7M
How to play Gb/F on guitar
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Shape 1 · fret 2 · barre
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Shape 2 · fret 6
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Shape 3 · fret 8 · barre
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Shape 4 · fret 1 · barre
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Shape 5 · fret 1
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Shape 6 · fret 6 · barre
Where Gb/F shows up
The 7th in the bass wants to step down. The most common path: Gb → Gb/F → Ebm, with the bass walking down G♭, F, E♭.
Other positions of Gb
Frequently asked questions
What does Gb/F mean?
Gb/F reads "Gb over F": you play Gb and the lowest note is F. In a chord symbol, whatever comes after the slash is always the bass.
What is the difference between Gb/F and Gb?
Gb/F has one more note: F in the bass, which is the 7th. That is why it sounds like Gb7M in 3rd inversion.
How do you play Gb/F on guitar?
The shapes on this page go from easiest to hardest. In all of them F is the lowest note; the low strings that would sound below it are not played (x).