G#m/C chord on guitar
G Sharp Minor Over C, also written Abm/C. Notes: G#, B and D#.
How to play G#m/C
- 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 5th (A) string at fret 3 (C).
- Let the open B string ring.
- Don't play the low E and high E strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the A string down.
All 4 ways to play G#m/C
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 4
MediumFret 7 position
HardFret 10 position
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/C
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Questions
What notes are in the G#m/C chord?
G#m/C (G sharp minor over C) is made of three notes: G# (root), B (minor third) and D# (perfect fifth). The slash means C is played as the lowest note.
How do you play G#m/C on guitar?
The easiest G#m/C 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 5th (A) string at fret 3 (C).
Is G#m/C 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/C 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/C in?
G#m/C 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.