G#m chord
G-sharp minor, also written Abm. 2 shapes on the neck below, with the notes it's built from and the keys it belongs to.
Notes
- G#
- 1
- B
- b3
- D#
- 5
The minor third is what makes it sound sad or dark.
How to play G#m
- Barre (E shape)
- 466444
- Barre (A shape)
- x-11-13-13-12-11
Want to know why this chord works where it does? The Intermediate lessons cover it, and founding players get them first.
Keys with G#m
G#m uses only notes from G# minor, Eb minor, C# minor and B major. It sounds most at home in G# minor.