G#m chord on guitar
G Sharp Minor, also written Abm. Notes: G#, B and D#.
How to play G#m
- Put your index finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 7 (B).
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 8 (D#).
- Put your ring finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 9 (B).
- Put your pinky finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 9 (G#).
- 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#m
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 7 position
MediumBarre at fret 4
MediumFret 6 position
HardBarre at fret 11
HardNotes and theory
The minor triad swaps the major third for a minor third, which gives it a darker, sadder color. The formula is 1 b3 5, and you will also see it written as G#min and G#-.
Keys that use G#m
More G# chords
All G# guitar chordsG#m with another bass note
minor chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the G#m chord?
G#m (G sharp minor) is made of three notes: G# (root), B (minor third) and D# (perfect fifth).
How do you play G#m on guitar?
The easiest G#m is the "fret 7 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 7 (B). Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 8 (D#). Put your ring finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 9 (B).
Is G#m hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated medium and uses 4 fretted notes.
What is the difference between G#m and G#?
Only the third changes. G# major uses a major third and sounds bright; G# minor lowers that note by a half step, which makes it sound darker. The root and the fifth stay the same.
What key is G#m in?
G#m belongs to 6 keys: E major (as the iii chord), F sharp major (as the ii chord), B major (as the vi chord), C sharp minor (as the v chord), E flat minor (as the iv chord) and G sharp minor (as the i chord).
What does a minor chord sound like?
The minor triad swaps the major third for a minor third, which gives it a darker, sadder color.