G#7 chord on ukulele
G Sharp Dominant Seventh, also written Ab7. Notes: G#, C, D# and F#.
How to play G#7
- Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 1 (G#).
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 2 (F#).
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 3 (D#).
- Put your pinky finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 3 (C).
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play G#7
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 1 position
EasyFret 4 position
EasyBarre at fret 8
HardBarre at fret 11
HardNotes 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# ukulele 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 ukulele?
The easiest G#7 is the "fret 1 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 1 (G#). Put your middle finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 2 (F#). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 3 (D#).
Is G#7 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes.
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.