G#7 chord on guitar
G Sharp Dominant Seventh, also written Ab7. Notes: G#, C, D# and F#.
How to play G#7
- Lay your index finger flat across the 4th (D) to the 2nd (B) string at fret 1. This is the barre.
- Put your middle finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 2 (F#).
- Don't play the low E and A strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the D string down.
All 4 ways to play G#7
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Barre at fret 1
MediumBarre at fret 4
MediumBarre at fret 6
HardBarre at fret 11
HardNotes and theory
The dominant seventh adds a minor seventh to a major triad. It sounds restless and wants to resolve, which is why it shows up right before the home chord and all over blues. The formula is 1 3 5 b7, and you will also see it written as G#dom7. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled G#, B#, D# and F#; B# is the same key as C.
Keys that use G#7
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Questions
What notes are in the G#7 chord?
G#7 (G sharp dominant seventh) is made of four notes: G# (root), C (major third), D# (perfect fifth) and F# (minor seventh).
How do you play G#7 on guitar?
The easiest G#7 is the "barre at fret 1" shape. Lay your index finger flat across the 4th (D) to the 2nd (B) string at fret 1. This is the barre. Put your middle finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 2 (F#). Don't play the low E and A strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
Is G#7 hard to play on guitar?
G#7 has no open-string shape, so every version needs a barre or a stretch. The easiest one is rated medium. A shortcut: put a capo on fret 1 and play the open G7 shape, which sounds as G#7.
What key is G#7 in?
G#7 belongs to 2 keys: D flat major (as the V7 chord) and B flat minor (as the VII7 chord).
What does a dominant seventh chord sound like?
The dominant seventh adds a minor seventh to a major triad. It sounds restless and wants to resolve, which is why it shows up right before the home chord and all over blues.