G#maj7 chord on piano
G Sharp Major Seventh, also written Abmaj7. Notes: G#, C, D# and G.
How to play G#maj7
- Find G# just below middle C. That is the root.
- Add C, D# and G above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-5. Left hand: 5-3-2-1.
Notes
G#maj7 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
G# · C · D# · G1st inversion
C · D# · G · G#2nd inversion
D# · G · G# · C3rd inversion
G · G# · C · D#Notes and theory
The major seventh adds a major seventh to a major triad. It sounds dreamy and soft, common in jazz, bossa nova and lo-fi. The formula is 1 3 5 7, and you will also see it written as G#M7 and G#Δ7. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled G#, B#, D# and F##; B# is the same key as C and F## is the same key as G.
Keys that use G#maj7
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All G# piano chordsmajor seventh chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the G#maj7 chord?
G#maj7 (G sharp major seventh) is made of four notes: G# (root), C (major third), D# (perfect fifth) and G (major seventh).
How do you play G#maj7 on piano?
Play G#, C, D# and G 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#maj7?
Root position: G# C D# G. 1st inversion: C D# G G#. 2nd inversion: D# G G# C. 3rd inversion: G G# C D#.
What key is G#maj7 in?
G#maj7 belongs to 4 keys: E flat major (as the IVmaj7 chord), A flat major (as the Imaj7 chord), C minor (as the VImaj7 chord) and F minor (as the IIImaj7 chord).
What does a major seventh chord sound like?
The major seventh adds a major seventh to a major triad. It sounds dreamy and soft, common in jazz, bossa nova and lo-fi.