G#m chord (G sharp minor) on piano
G#m (G sharp minor) has three notes: G sharp, B and D sharp. Its formula is 1, b3, 5. In major keys, G#m is the ii chord in F# major, the iii in E major and the vi in B major.
G#m inversions and fingering
G# B D# · RH 1-3-5 · LH 5-3-1
B D# G# · RH 1-2-5 · LH 5-3-1
D# G# B · RH 1-3-5 · LH 5-2-1
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| Symbol | G#m |
|---|---|
| Also written | G#min, G#- |
| Notes | G# B D# |
| Formula | 1 b3 5 |
| Intervals | root, minor third, perfect fifth |
| Type | Minor chord |
G#m across the keyboard
Piano, C3 to C5. Notes in this scale, low to high: D#3 (5), G#3 (1), B3 (flat 3), D#4 (5), G#4 (1), B4 (flat 3).
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Questions
What notes are in the G#m chord?
G#m (G sharp minor) has three notes: G sharp, B and D sharp. Its formula is 1, b3, 5. G# is the root, B is the minor third and D# is the perfect fifth.
How do you play G#m on piano?
Play G#, B and D# together. Root position: G# B D# · RH 1-3-5 · LH 5-3-1.
What key is G#m in?
In major keys, G#m is the ii chord in F# major, the iii in E major and the vi in B major. It is diatonic to those keys, so it fits songs in any of them.
What is the difference between G#m and Ab?
G#m has a minor 3rd, B. Ab major raises it a half step to C. The root and 5th stay the same.