Accessible Page: G#m Guitar Chord | How To Create and Play the G# Minor chord

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Chord Shapes

There are 7 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 4 of the low E, G, B and high E strings at the same time
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 6 of the A string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 6 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 7 of the high E string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 8 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 9 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 11 of the A and high E strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 12 of the B string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 13 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 13 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 4

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 4 of the G and B strings at the same time
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 6 of the A string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 6 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 5

Fingers Positions

• Mute the D string
• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 4 of the low E string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 4 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 6 of the A string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 6

Fingers Positions

• Mute the D string
• Mute the G string
• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 2 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 4 of the low E string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 7

Fingers Positions

• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 4 of the low E, G and B strings at the same time
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 6 of the A string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 6 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

G# m Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the G# minor chord. This chord is a member of the Minor Chords family and is composed of the notes G#, B, and D#. The music intervals that build this chord are 1 (Root), b3 (Minor Third), and 5 (Perfect Fifth). These intervals are fundamental in creating the unique sound and character of the G# minor chord.

Understanding the intervals that make up this chord can greatly enhance your understanding of its structure and how it fits into your music. We recommend checking out our tutorial about fretboard intervals and our tutorial on how to denote chords depending on the intervals that compose it to deepen your knowledge in this area.

In this tutorial, we will guide you through various chord diagrams and fretboard patterns that clearly show the tones composing the G# minor chord. These visual aids will help you grasp the chord's structure and learn how to play it on your guitar.

If you're interested in learning more about how chords are constructed, we also have a comprehensive tutorial that teaches how to build chords by stacking intervals. This lesson will give you a broader understanding of guitar music theory and help you become a better, more informed musician.

Whether you're a beginner or an intermediate player, mastering the G# minor chord is an essential step in your guitar learning journey. So let's dive in and start exploring this beautiful chord!

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