G#m7 Chord on Guitar: How To Play the G# Minor Seventh chord
Welcome to our tutorial on the G# m7 chord, an integral part of the Minor Chords family. This chord is composed of the notes G#, B, D#, and F#, and is built using the intervals 1, b3, 5, and b7. These intervals, also known as the Root, Minor Third, Perfect Fifth, and Minor Seventh, create the unique sound of the G# m7 chord.
In this tutorial, we will provide detailed chord diagrams and fretboard patterns that clearly illustrate the tones that compose this chord. Whether you're an advanced player or just starting out, understanding how to play the G# m7 chord is a valuable skill.
The G# m7 chord is frequently used in various music genres, including jazz, where it often features in jazz chord progressions. Mastering this chord can open up a whole new world of musical possibilities for you.
Understanding the theory behind the G# m7 chord can also be beneficial. This involves learning about the fretboard intervals and how they build up the chord. Our tutorial on chord construction is a great resource for this.
Remember, practice makes perfect! So, spend some time working on the G# m7 chord and before you know it, you'll be incorporating it into your own music with ease.
G# m7 chord Notes:
G#BD#F#
Chord formula for the Minor Seventh chord:
G#m7 Guitar Chord Fingers Positions
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If you have difficulties with bar chord shapes, check the Bar Chords Tips tutorial.
You can also use this accessible chords page with written diagrams instruction.
Position 1
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Position 2
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Position 3
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Position 4
Open
Position 5
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Position 6
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Position 7
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Position 8
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Position 9
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Position 10
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Play This Chord With Other Roots
C m7 | D m7 | E m7 | F m7 | G m7 | A m7 | B m7 | C#m7 | D#m7 | F#m7 | G#m7 | A#m7 | Abm7 | Bbm7 | Dbm7 | Ebm7 | Gbm7
Complete Fretboard Map of G# m7 chord tones
Pick some of the tones from the fretboard map below and play this chord in new ways.