Finger Positions

Root Note G#

Name G# major seventh over D

Intervals 1P-3M-5P-7M

Relative Minor Fm

Notes D, G#, C, D#, G

Aliases G#maj7, G#Δ, G#ma7, G#M7, G#Maj7, G#^7

How to play the G#maj7/D Chord

The G#maj7/D is a fundamental major 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# major seventh over D is built using the 1P, 3M, 5P, 7M intervals. In the key of G# Major, this chord functions as the I chord.

Common Progressions

In music composition, the G#maj7/D 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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Major Bebop Lydian Ionian Pentatonic Lydian Pentatonic Augmented Double Harmonic Lydian Augmented Heptatonic Harmonic Major Double Harmonic Major Lydian #9 Purvi Raga Bebop Major Ichikosucho Kafi Raga

* 15 scales found containing the notes D, G#, C, D#, G.

Acoustic & Digital Analysis

Digital footprint of the G#maj7/D chord for MIDI programming and synthesizer sound design.

MIDI Numbers 62, 68, 60, 63, 67

Frequencies (Hz)

293.6647679174076, 415.3046975799451, 261.6255653005986, 311.1269837220809, 391.99543598174927