Chord · Triads
G♯m — G♯ Minor
G♯m is the G♯ minor chord. It is built on the root G♯ with minor 3rd (B) and perfect 5th (D♯) above it — the formula 1 ♭3 5, sounding the notes G♯ B D♯. On the piano it sits at G# (octave 4) and above in the library's voicing; the same 3 notes in any octave are still G♯m.
- Root
- G♯
- Quality
- Minor
- Formula
- 1 ♭3 5
- Notes
- G♯ B D♯
On the keyboard
Right-hand fingering for this voicing: 1–3–5 (1 is the thumb).
The notes of G♯m
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | G♯ | root | G♯4 |
| ♭3 | B | minor 3rd | B4 |
| 5 | D♯ | perfect 5th | D♯5 |
Other triads on G♯
Minor chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.