How to play A♭min7(add13)/G♭ chord on guitar
Shape ebdb0d
Shape characteristics
Open chord
Uses one or more open strings, giving the chord a bright, resonant ring and making it easier to hold for long passages.
Upper register · fret 11-14
Brighter, more focused tone with less low-end. Works well when layering over a bassist or second guitar, and integrates naturally with lead-line phrasing higher on the neck.
Full six-string voicing
All six strings ring, giving you the biggest, most resonant version of this chord, ideal for strumming and solo acoustic contexts.
Bass: G♭ · Top: F
The 7th (or equivalent upper tone) is in the bass, producing a suspended, leading quality that naturally wants to resolve downward.
Compared to Shape x99a9b , this voicing uses a partial barre and sits lower on the neck (starting at fret 9) and drops 1 string for a tighter, more compact sound.
How to play this shape
- 1 Place the 1st finger on the 11th fret of the 3rd string and 5th string in barre position
- 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 13th fret of the 4th string
- 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 13th fret of the 1st string
- 4 Place the 4th finger on the 14th fret of the 6th string
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "ebdb0d" mean?
The sequence ebdb0d is a highly compact guitar chord notation. It represents the fret played on each of the 6 strings, reading left-to-right from the thickest (lowest pitch) string to the thinnest (highest pitch) string: E, A, D, G, B, e.
- x means the string is muted or skipped entirely.
- 0 means the string is played "open" (without pressing over a fret).
- 1-9 represent standard fret numbers 1 to 9.
- a, b, c... represent frets 10, 11, 12, and higher (where a=10, b=11, c=12).
Can I play this A♭min7(add13)/G♭ shape anywhere else?
Yes! This specific layout is just one way to voice a A♭min7(add13)/G♭ chord. You can find all other variations in our chord shape library for A♭min7(add13)/G♭. Most guitarists choose different shapes based on whether they want a "brighter" or "deeper" sound, or which chord they are transitioning from.
How do I stop my fingers from buzzing?
Since this shape uses open strings (marked with '0'), make sure your fingers are arched like a "claw" so they don't accidentally brush against the open strings. Press down firmly just behind the metal fret wires for the clearest sound.
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