Accessible Page: G#m7 Chord on Guitar: How To Play the G# Minor Seventh chord

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Chord Shapes

There are 10 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 4 of the low E, D, G 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 7 of the B 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 B string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 7 of the high E string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 8 of the G 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, G 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

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 4

Fingers Positions

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

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 5

Fingers Positions

• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 4 of the low E, D, 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 7 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 6

Fingers Positions

• Let the B string play without pressing any fret
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 2 of the A string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 4 of the low E string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 4 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 4 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 7

Fingers Positions

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

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 8

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 9 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 11 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 11 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 12 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 9

Fingers Positions

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

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 10

Fingers Positions

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

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

G# m7 Description

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.

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