G#m/Bb chord on guitar
G Sharp Minor Over B Flat, also written Abm/Bb. Notes: G#, B and D#.
How to play G#m/Bb
- Lay your index finger flat across the 5th (A) to the 4th (D) string at fret 1. This is the barre.
- Put your pinky finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 4 (B).
- Put your pinky finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 4 (D#).
- Put your pinky finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 4 (G#).
- Don't play the low E string: skip it or mute it with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the A string down.
All 4 ways to play G#m/Bb
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Barre at fret 1
MediumFret 7 position
MediumBarre at fret 4
MediumBarre at fret 6
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/Bb
More G# chords
All G# guitar chordsG#m/Bb with another bass note
minor chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the G#m/Bb chord?
G#m/Bb (G sharp minor over B flat) is made of three notes: G# (root), B (minor third) and D# (perfect fifth). The slash means Bb is played as the lowest note.
How do you play G#m/Bb on guitar?
The easiest G#m/Bb is the "barre at fret 1" shape. Lay your index finger flat across the 5th (A) to the 4th (D) string at fret 1. This is the barre. Put your pinky finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 4 (B). Put your pinky finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 4 (D#).
Is G#m/Bb hard to play on guitar?
G#m/Bb has no open-string shape, so every version needs a barre or a stretch. The easiest one is rated medium.
What is the difference between G#m/Bb 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/Bb in?
G#m/Bb 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.