G♯ minor 7th chord on piano
G♯m7 is a minor 7th chord built on G♯. It uses the notes G♯ - B - D♯ - F♯ and sounds mellow and smooth, common in soul, R&B and jazz. It is also written as A♭ minor 7th.
- Notes
- G♯ B D♯ F♯
- Formula
- 1 - ♭3 - 5 - ♭7
- Right hand fingering
- 1 - 2 - 3 - 5
- Left hand fingering
- 5 - 3 - 2 - 1
- Chord symbol
- G♯m7
How to play G♯m7 step by step
- Find G♯. G♯ is the middle black key in each group of three. The same key is also called A♭.
- Add B, 3 half steps above G♯.
- Add D♯, 7 half steps above G♯.
- Add F♯, 10 half steps above G♯.
- Press all 4 keys together with fingers 1 - 2 - 3 - 5 of your right hand. Keep your wrist level and let the weight of your arm do the work.
G♯m7 inversions
An inversion uses the same notes in a different order. Inversions let your hand move less between chords, which is how pianists make chord changes sound smooth.
Frequently asked questions
What notes are in the G♯ minor 7th chord?
The G♯ minor 7th chord (G♯m7) contains 4 notes: G♯, B, D♯, F♯. Its formula is 1 - ♭3 - 5 - ♭7.
How do you play G♯m7 on piano?
Put your right-hand thumb on G♯ and play G♯, B, D♯, F♯ together using fingers 1 - 2 - 3 - 5. With the left hand, use fingers 5 - 3 - 2 - 1.
Is G♯ minor 7th the same as A♭ minor 7th?
Yes. G♯ minor 7th and A♭ minor 7th use exactly the same piano keys. The name you see depends on the key signature of the piece.