How to play G♯ Minor 7th on guitar
These shapes are for standard tuning (E A D G B E). The first is the easiest, and the others sit in different positions on the neck. Playing in another tuning? Pick it above the diagrams and the shapes are redrawn for it.
Shape 1: 464444
- Lay your index finger flat across the 1st to 6th strings at fret 4 (a barre).
- Press the 5th string (A) at fret 6.
Shape 2: 421102
- Lay your index finger flat across the 3rd to 4th strings at fret 1 (a barre).
- Press the 6th string (E) at fret 4.
- Press the 5th string (A) at fret 2.
- Press the 1st string (e) at fret 2.
- Let the 2nd string ring open.
Shape 3: xx6474 (from fret 4)
- Press the 4th string (D) at fret 6.
- Press the 3rd string (G) at fret 4.
- Press the 2nd string (B) at fret 7.
- Press the 1st string (e) at fret 4.
- Don't play the 6th, 5th strings.
The numbers in the shape name list the fret for each string from the lowest (thickest) to the highest, with x meaning that string is not played and 0 meaning it rings open.
Notes in G♯ Minor 7th
| Note | Role |
|---|---|
| G♯ | 1 (root) |
| B | ♭3 |
| D♯ | 5 |
| F♯ | ♭7 |
The formula for G♯ Minor 7th (minor seventh) is 1 ♭3 5 ♭7: take the root, then the scale degrees listed. In the A♭ spelling the notes are A♭ C♭ E♭ G♭.
When to use G♯m7
Minor 7th chords are mellow and soulful. They are everywhere in jazz, R&B and neo-soul, and make a softer alternative to a plain minor chord.
Other G♯ chords
A♭, G♯m, A♭7, A♭maj7, A♭sus2, A♭sus4, G♯°, A♭+, A♭add9, A♭6, G♯ø7
Other minor 7th chords on guitar
Cm7, C♯m7, Dm7, E♭m7, Em7, Fm7, F♯m7, Gm7, Am7, B♭m7, Bm7
Frequently asked questions
How do you play G♯ Minor 7th on guitar?
The easiest G♯m7 shape on guitar is 464444 (Lay your index finger flat across the 1st to 6th strings at fret 4 (a barre). Press the 5th string (A) at fret 6.)
What notes are in G♯ Minor 7th?
G♯ Minor 7th (G♯m7) contains the notes G♯ B D♯ F♯. The formula is 1 ♭3 5 ♭7.
Is G♯ the same as A♭?
Yes. G♯ and A♭ are two names for the same pitch, so G♯ Minor 7th and A♭ Minor 7th sound identical and use the same guitar shapes. Written as A♭m7 the notes are spelled A♭ C♭ E♭ G♭.
How many guitar shapes are there for G♯m7?
There are many. This page shows 3 common ones at different positions, easiest first. Moving a barre shape up the neck gives the same chord type on other roots.
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