G#7 chord on piano
G Sharp Dominant Seventh, also written Ab7. Notes: G#, C, D# and F#.
How to play G#7
- Find G# just below middle C. That is the root.
- Add C, D# and F# above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-5. Left hand: 5-3-2-1.
Notes
G#7 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
G# · C · D# · F#1st inversion
C · D# · F# · G#2nd inversion
D# · F# · G# · C3rd inversion
F# · G# · C · D#Notes and theory
The dominant seventh adds a minor seventh to a major triad. It sounds restless and wants to resolve, which is why it shows up right before the home chord and all over blues. The formula is 1 3 5 b7, and you will also see it written as G#dom7. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled G#, B#, D# and F#; B# is the same key as C.
Keys that use G#7
More G# chords
All G# piano chordsdominant seventh chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the G#7 chord?
G#7 (G sharp dominant seventh) is made of four notes: G# (root), C (major third), D# (perfect fifth) and F# (minor seventh).
How do you play G#7 on piano?
Play G#, C, D# and F# together. With the right hand use fingers 1-2-3-5; with the left hand use 5-3-2-1.
What are the inversions of G#7?
Root position: G# C D# F#. 1st inversion: C D# F# G#. 2nd inversion: D# F# G# C. 3rd inversion: F# G# C D#.
What key is G#7 in?
G#7 belongs to 2 keys: D flat major (as the V7 chord) and B flat minor (as the VII7 chord).
What does a dominant seventh chord sound like?
The dominant seventh adds a minor seventh to a major triad. It sounds restless and wants to resolve, which is why it shows up right before the home chord and all over blues.