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G#m/A chord on guitar

G Sharp Minor Over A, also written Abm/A. Notes: G#, B and D#.

G#m/A guitar chord diagram, open position×1D#52G#R4G#RAD#G#BG#
Open position · Easy

How to play G#m/A

  1. Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 1 (D#).
  2. Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 1 (G#).
  3. Put your pinky finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 4 (G#).
  4. Let the open A and B strings ring.
  5. Don't play the low E string: skip it or mute it with a fretting finger.
  6. Strum from the A string down.
Lowest note: A (the root)Strings played: 5 of 6Other voicings: 3 below

All 4 ways to play G#m/A

Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.
G#m/A guitar chord, open position×1D#52G#R4G#RAD#G#BG#

Open position

Easy
G#m/A guitar chord, barre at fret 44fr×3G#R1Bb31D#51G#RAG#BD#G#

Barre at fret 4

Medium
G#m/A guitar chord, barre at fret 4×1D#54Bb34D#54G#RAD#BD#G#

Barre at fret 4

Medium
G#m/A guitar chord, barre at fret 44fr×3G#R1Bb31D#54Bb3AG#BD#B

Barre at fret 4

Medium

Notes and theory

G#root
Bb3 · minor third
D#5 · perfect fifth

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/A

E major iiiF sharp major iiB major viC sharp minor vE flat minor ivG sharp minor i

More G# chords

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G#m/A with another bass note

G#m/AG#m/BG#m/BbG#m/CG#m/C#G#m/DG#m/EG#m/EbG#m/FG#m/F#G#m/G

minor chords in every key

CmC#mDmD#mEmFmF#mGmG#mAmA#mBm

Questions

What notes are in the G#m/A chord?

G#m/A (G sharp minor over A) is made of three notes: G# (root), B (minor third) and D# (perfect fifth). The slash means A is played as the lowest note.

How do you play G#m/A on guitar?

The easiest G#m/A is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 1 (D#). Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 1 (G#). Put your pinky finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 4 (G#).

Is G#m/A hard to play on guitar?

No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 fretted notes plus open strings.

What is the difference between G#m/A 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/A in?

G#m/A 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.