G#m7 chord on piano
G Sharp Minor Seventh, also written Abm7. Notes: G#, B, D# and F#.
How to play G#m7
- Find G# just below middle C. That is the root.
- Add B, 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#m7 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
G# · B · D# · F#1st inversion
B · D# · F# · G#2nd inversion
D# · F# · G# · B3rd inversion
F# · G# · B · D#Notes and theory
The minor seventh is a minor triad plus a minor seventh: mellow and smooth, a staple of soul, R&B and jazz. The formula is 1 b3 5 b7, and you will also see it written as G#min7 and G#-7.
Keys that use G#m7
More G# chords
All G# piano chordsminor seventh chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the G#m7 chord?
G#m7 (G sharp minor seventh) is made of four notes: G# (root), B (minor third), D# (perfect fifth) and F# (minor seventh).
How do you play G#m7 on piano?
Play G#, B, 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#m7?
Root position: G# B D# F#. 1st inversion: B D# F# G#. 2nd inversion: D# F# G# B. 3rd inversion: F# G# B D#.
What key is G#m7 in?
G#m7 belongs to 6 keys: E major (as the iii7 chord), F sharp major (as the ii7 chord), B major (as the vi7 chord), C sharp minor (as the v7 chord), E flat minor (as the iv7 chord) and G sharp minor (as the i7 chord).
What does a minor seventh chord sound like?
The minor seventh is a minor triad plus a minor seventh: mellow and smooth, a staple of soul, R&B and jazz.