G♯ minor scale on piano
The G♯ minor scale uses the notes G♯ - A♯ - B - C♯ - D♯ - E - F♯ and has 5 sharps. This page shows the natural minor scale.
Numbers on the keys are right-hand fingers (1 = thumb, 5 = little finger).
G♯ minor scale fingering
| Hand | G♯ | A♯ | B | C♯ | D♯ | E | F♯ | G♯ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Right hand | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Left hand | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
Practice each hand alone, slowly, until the thumb crossing feels smooth. Then play hands together at a tempo where you make no mistakes, and raise it a little each day.
Chords in G♯ minor
Build a triad on every note of the scale and you get the seven chords that belong to this key:
| Degree | Chord | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| i | G♯ minor | G♯ - B - D♯ |
| ii° | A♯ diminished | A♯ - C♯ - E |
| III | B major | B - D♯ - F♯ |
| iv | C♯ minor | C♯ - E - G♯ |
| v | D♯ minor | D♯ - F♯ - A♯ |
| VI | E major | E - G♯ - B |
| VII | F♯ major | F♯ - A♯ - C♯ |
The most common progression in pop music in this key is G♯m - D♯m - E - C♯m (i - v - VI - iv).
Relative key
B major is the relative major of G♯ minor. Both scales use the same notes; they simply start on a different note, which changes the mood.
Frequently asked questions
What are the notes of the G♯ minor scale?
G♯ minor: G♯, A♯, B, C♯, D♯, E, F♯, G♯.
How many sharps or flats are in G♯ minor?
G♯ minor has 5 sharps (G♯, A♯, C♯, D♯, F♯).
What is the relative major of G♯ minor?
B major. It shares the same notes and key signature as G♯ minor.