G#maj7 chord on ukulele
G Sharp Major Seventh, also written Abmaj7. Notes: G#, C, D# and G.
How to play G#maj7
- Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 1 (G#).
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 3 (D#).
- Put your ring finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 3 (G).
- Put your pinky finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 3 (C).
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play G#maj7
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 1 position
EasyFret 4 position
MediumBarre at fret 8
HardFret 10 position
HardNotes 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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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 ukulele?
The easiest G#maj7 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 3rd (C) string at fret 3 (D#). Put your ring finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 3 (G).
Is G#maj7 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes.
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.