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G# Minor chord on guitar

G# minor (G#m) is a minor triad: darker and more serious than major. It is built from G#, B and D# (formula 1 ♭3 5). Minor chords carry ballads, rock riffs and anything moody. The easiest way to play it in standard tuning is 466444.

G#m fingerings (low E to high E)

1. Barre at fret 4: 466444. Barre fret 4 from the low E to the high E string.
2. Fret 6: xx6897. Mute the low E and A strings.
3. Barre at fret 11: x-11-13-13-12-11. Mute the low E string, barre fret 11 from the A to the high E string.

Questions

What notes are in the G#m chord?

G#m is made of G#, B and D#: the root, minor 3rd and perfect 5th above G#.

What is the easiest way to play G#m?

Play 466444 (low E to high E): barre fret 4 from the low E to the high E string.

Which keys is G#m in?

G#m belongs to E major (iii), F# major (ii) and B major (vi).

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