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G♯ minor chord

The G♯m chord (minor) is made of the notes G♯, B, D♯. Its formula compared with the major scale is 1 ♭3 5.

G♯m

Triads · 3 notes

Note names

How it is built

DegreeNoteInterval from the root
1G♯Unison
♭3BMinor third
5D♯Perfect fifth

Inversions

  • G♯mG♯ B D♯Root position
  • G♯m/BB D♯ G♯First inversion
  • G♯m/D♯D♯ G♯ BSecond inversion

Which keys it belongs to

G♯m is a diatonic chord, that is, it comes from a degree of the scale, in these keys:

Frequently asked questions

Which notes make up the G♯m chord?
The notes are G♯, B, D♯.
What is the formula of the G♯m chord?
The formula is 1 ♭3 5: minor third, perfect fifth.

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