G♭ Major
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The G♭ major chord is a triad formed from a root (G♭), a major third (B♭) and a perfect fifth (D♭).
How to play G♭ major on the piano
To play the G♭ major chord, start by finding the root of the chord: G♭. Looking at the keyboard, find the black keys in groups of three. The black key farthest to the left is G♭. From there, you can build the chord.
The G♭ major chord has three notes: G♭, B♭ and D♭. To play it in its root position with your right hand, you'd use the following fingers:
D♭ - Fifth finger (5)
B♭ - Third finger (3)
G♭ - First finger (1)
Read: Learn the theory behind major and minor chords here.
You play the root position chord with your left hand using the following fingers:
D♭ - First finger (1)
B♭ - Third finger (3)
G♭ - Fifth finger (5)
Depending on the piece of music you're playing, you might need to use different fingers to play G♭ major. Look at the video above to see how the chord is built.
What are the inversions of G♭ major?
On the piano, there are two inversions for G♭ major. Keep reading to learn how to play the first and second inversions of G♭ major with your right hand.
How to play the first inversion of G♭ major
To play the first inversion of G♭ major, place B♭ as the lowest note of the chord. With your right hand, use the following fingers to play the inversion:
G♭ - Fifth finger (5)
D♭ - Second finger (2)
B♭ - First finger (1)
Read: Learn the theory behind chord inversions here.
How to play the second inversion of G♭ major
You can play the second inversion of G♭ major by placing D♭ as the lowest note. Use the following fingers of your right hand to play the chord:
B♭ - Fifth finger (5)
G♭ - Third finger (3)
D♭ - First finger (1)
