Finger Positions

G#m7#5 diagram
Root Note G#
Name G#
Intervals 1P-3m-6m-7m
Relative Minor Fm
Notes G#, B, E, F#
Aliases G#m7#5

How to play the G#m7#5 Chord

The G#m7#5 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# is built using the 1P, 3m, 6m, 7m intervals. In the key of G# Major, this chord functions as the I chord.

Common Progressions

In music composition, the G#m7#5 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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Minor Phrygian Locrian Malkos Raga Altered Locrian #2 Spanish Heptatonic Bebop Locrian Minor Bebop Messiaen's Mode #3 Chromatic

* 11 scales found containing the notes G#, B, E, F#.

Acoustic & Digital Analysis

Digital footprint of the G#m7#5 chord for MIDI programming and synthesizer sound design.

MIDI Numbers 68, 71, 64, 66
Frequencies (Hz)

415.3046975799451, 493.8833012561241, 329.6275569128699, 369.9944227116344