G#m7 chord on guitar
G Sharp Minor Seventh, also written Abm7. Notes: G#, B, D# and F#.
How to play G#m7
- Put your middle finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 4 (G#).
- Put your ring finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 4 (F#).
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 4 (B).
- Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 4 (D#).
- Don't play the A and high E strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the low E string down.
All 5 ways to play G#m7
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 4 position
EasyBarre at fret 4
MediumBarre at fret 6
HardBarre at fret 9
HardBarre at fret 11
HardNotes and theory
The minor seventh is a minor triad plus a minor seventh: mellow and smooth, a staple of soul, R&B and jazz. The formula is 1 b3 5 b7, and you will also see it written as G#min7 and G#-7.
Keys that use G#m7
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Questions
What notes are in the G#m7 chord?
G#m7 (G sharp minor seventh) is made of four notes: G# (root), B (minor third), D# (perfect fifth) and F# (minor seventh).
How do you play G#m7 on guitar?
The easiest G#m7 is the "fret 4 position" shape. Put your middle finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 4 (G#). Put your ring finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 4 (F#). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 4 (B).
Is G#m7 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes.
What key is G#m7 in?
G#m7 belongs to 6 keys: E major (as the iii7 chord), F sharp major (as the ii7 chord), B major (as the vi7 chord), C sharp minor (as the v7 chord), E flat minor (as the iv7 chord) and G sharp minor (as the i7 chord).
What does a minor seventh chord sound like?
The minor seventh is a minor triad plus a minor seventh: mellow and smooth, a staple of soul, R&B and jazz.