Finger Positions

Root Note G#

Name G# minor double flat fifth over C

Intervals 1P-3m-4P

Relative Minor B

Notes C, G#, B, C#

Aliases

How to play the G#mbb5/C Chord

The G#mbb5/C is a fundamental minor 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# minor double flat fifth over C is built using the 1P, 3m, 4P intervals. In the key of G# Major, this chord functions as the I chord.

Common Progressions

In music composition, the G#mbb5/C chord is often used to create tension or resolution.

I-V-vi-IV

G#m → D#m → E → C#m

vi-IV-I-V

E → C#m → G#m → D#m

The Diatonic Family

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

Triads

G#m A#dim B C#m D#m E F#

7ths

G#m7 A#m7b5 Bmaj7 C#m7 D#m7 Emaj7 F#7

Scale Compatibility

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* 0 scales found containing the notes C, G#, B, C#.

Acoustic & Digital Analysis

Digital footprint of the G#mbb5/C chord for MIDI programming and synthesizer sound design.

MIDI Numbers 60, 68, 71, 61

Frequencies (Hz)

261.6255653005986, 415.3046975799451, 493.8833012561241, 277.1826309768721