G#m chord on piano
G Sharp Minor, also written Abm. Notes: G#, B and D#.
How to play G#m
- Find G# just below middle C. That is the root.
- Add B and D# above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-3-5 (thumb, middle, pinky). Left hand: 5-3-1 (pinky, middle, thumb).
Notes
G#m inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
G# · B · D#1st inversion
B · D# · G#2nd inversion
D# · G# · BNotes 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
More G# chords
All G# piano chordsminor chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the G#m chord?
G#m (G sharp minor) is made of three notes: G# (root), B (minor third) and D# (perfect fifth).
How do you play G#m on piano?
Play G#, B and D# together. With the right hand use fingers 1-3-5 (thumb, middle, pinky); with the left hand use 5-3-1 (pinky, middle, thumb).
What are the inversions of G#m?
Root position: G# B D#. 1st inversion: B D# G#. 2nd inversion: D# G# B.
What is the difference between G#m 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 in?
G#m 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.