Finger Positions

Root Note G#

Name G# over E

Intervals 1P-3M-5d-7m-9M

Relative Minor Fm

Notes E, G#, C, D, F#, A#

Aliases G#9b5

How to play the G#9b5/E Chord

The G#9b5/E is a fundamental dominant chord in guitar music. To play this chord correctly, ensure your fingers are placed precisely on the frets indicated in the diagram above.

Music Theory Analysis

From a theoretical perspective, the G# over E is built using the 1P, 3M, 5d, 7m, 9M intervals. In the key of G# Major, this chord functions as the I chord.

Common Progressions

In music composition, the G#9b5/E chord is often used to create tension or resolution.

I-V-vi-IV

G# → D# → Fm → C#

vi-IV-I-V

Fm → C# → G# → D#

The Diatonic Family

Understanding the "family" of chords that belong to G# helps with transposition and ear training.

Triads

G# A#m Cm C# D# Fm Gdim

7ths

G#maj7 A#m7 Cm7 C#maj7 D#7 Fm7 Gm7b5

Scale Compatibility

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Prometheus Whole Tone Locrian Major Lydian Dominant Leading Whole Tone Lydian Minor Messiaen's Mode #6 Composite Blues Messiaen's Mode #3 Chromatic

* 10 scales found containing the notes E, G#, C, D, F#, A#.

Acoustic & Digital Analysis

Digital footprint of the G#9b5/E chord for MIDI programming and synthesizer sound design.

MIDI Numbers 64, 68, 60, 62, 66, 70

Frequencies (Hz)

329.6275569128699, 415.3046975799451, 261.6255653005986, 293.6647679174076, 369.9944227116344, 466.1637615180899