What are the chords in G♯ minor?

The chords on the seven degrees are G♯m, A♯dim, B, C♯m, D♯m, E, F♯.

What is the relative key of G♯ minor?

It is B major: the two keys share the same notes and the same key signature.

G♯ minor has 5 sharps (F♯, C♯, G♯, D♯, A♯) in its key signature. Its scale is G♯, A♯, B, C♯, D♯, E, F♯ and its relative key is B major.

PatternW – H – W – W – H – W – W(W = whole step, H = half step)

Note names

Degree	Note	Name	Interval from the tonic
1	G♯	Tonic	Unison
2	A♯	Supertonic	Major second
♭3	B	Mediant	Minor third
4	C♯	Subdominant	Perfect fourth
5	D♯	Dominant	Perfect fifth
♭6	E	Submediant	Minor sixth
♭7	F♯	Subtonic	Minor seventh

Starting from each degree of the scale, with the same notes, you get seven modes.

How many sharps or flats does G♯ minor have?: G♯ minor has 5 sharps (F♯, C♯, G♯, D♯, A♯).
What are the chords in G♯ minor?: The chords on the seven degrees are G♯m, A♯dim, B, C♯m, D♯m, E, F♯.
What is the relative key of G♯ minor?: It is B major: the two keys share the same notes and the same key signature.

Texts and tools by Stefano Corradi, professional musician and developer. Last updated: October 8, 2026.

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