G#/E chord on guitar
G Sharp Major Over E, also written Ab/E. Notes: G#, C and D#.
How to play G#/E
- Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 2 (E).
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 4 (D#).
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 4 (G#).
- Put your pinky finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 5 (C).
- 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#/E
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 2 position
MediumBarre at fret 1
MediumBarre at fret 1
MediumBarre at fret 4
MediumNotes and theory
The major triad is the bright, settled chord that most songs start and end on. The formula is 1 3 5, and you will also see it written as G#maj and G#M. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled G#, B# and D#; B# is the same key as C.
Keys that use G#/E
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Questions
What notes are in the G#/E chord?
G#/E (G sharp major over E) is made of three notes: G# (root), C (major third) and D# (perfect fifth). The slash means E is played as the lowest note.
How do you play G#/E on guitar?
The easiest G#/E is the "fret 2 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 2 (E). Put your middle finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 4 (D#). Put your ring finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 4 (G#).
Is G#/E hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated medium and uses 4 fretted notes.
What is the difference between G#/E and G#m?
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#/E in?
G#/E belongs to 6 keys: D flat major (as the V chord), E flat major (as the IV chord), A flat major (as the I chord), C minor (as the VI chord), F minor (as the III chord) and B flat minor (as the VII chord).
What does a major chord sound like?
The major triad is the bright, settled chord that most songs start and end on.