G#m(maj7) chord on piano
G Sharp Minor Major Seventh, also written Abm(maj7). Notes: G#, B, D# and G.
How to play G#m(maj7)
- Find G# just below middle C. That is the root.
- Add B, 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#m(maj7) inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
G# · B · D# · G1st inversion
B · D# · G · G#2nd inversion
D# · G · G# · B3rd inversion
G · G# · B · D#Notes and theory
The minor-major seventh puts a major seventh on a minor triad. It is the classic spy-movie and Bond-theme chord. The formula is 1 b3 5 7, and you will also see it written as G#mmaj7, G#mM7 and G#m/maj7. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled G#, B, D# and F##; F## is the same key as G.
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All G# piano chordsminor major seventh chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the G#m(maj7) chord?
G#m(maj7) (G sharp minor major seventh) is made of four notes: G# (root), B (minor third), D# (perfect fifth) and G (major seventh).
How do you play G#m(maj7) on piano?
Play G#, B, 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#m(maj7)?
Root position: G# B D# G. 1st inversion: B D# G G#. 2nd inversion: D# G G# B. 3rd inversion: G G# B D#.
What does a minor major seventh chord sound like?
The minor-major seventh puts a major seventh on a minor triad. It is the classic spy-movie and Bond-theme chord.