G# 7♭5♯9
Notes:G# – C – D – F# – B
Formula:R-M3-d5-m7-A9
Intervals:P1-M3-d5-m7-A9
Scale Degrees:1-3-b5-b7-#9
Introduction
The G# 7♭5♯9 piano chord (G#7♭5♯9) consists of the notes G#, C, D, F#, B. Formula: R-M3-d5-m7-A9 | Scale degrees: 1-3-b5-b7-#9.
Enharmonic equivalent: G♯ is enharmonically equivalent to A♭. See Ab 7♭5♯9.
Notes
G# 7♭5♯9 Inversions
| Position | Notes |
|---|---|
| Root Position | G#4 – C5 – D5 – F#5 – B5 |
| 1st Inversion | C4 – D4 – F#4 – B4 – G#5 |
| 2nd Inversion | D4 – F#4 – B4 – G#5 – C6 |
Key Signature
The key of G# 7♭5♯9 has Key signature data not available.
Theory: Intervals
Formula: R-M3-d5-m7-A9
Intervals: P1-M3-d5-m7-A9
The G# 7♭5♯9 is built by stacking intervals from the root note. The formula R-M3-d5-m7-A9 describes the scale degrees used. The intervals P1-M3-d5-m7-A9 show the distance between each note in the chord.
G# 7♭5♯9 — Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the G# 7♭5♯9 chord?
The G# 7♭5♯9 chord (G#7♭5♯9) contains 5 notes: G#, C, D, F#, B. Formula: R-M3-d5-m7-A9.
How is G#7♭5♯9 used in music?
G#7♭5♯9 is used in jazz, fusion, and contemporary music to add harmonic color. It appears as a dominant or tonic chord depending on context.
What is the scale degree formula for G#7♭5♯9?
G#7♭5♯9 uses scale degrees 1-3-b5-b7-#9, giving it its distinctive sound.
Practice Tips
- Start by placing your thumb on G# and spacing remaining fingers across the chord.
- Practice G#7♭5♯9 slowly with separate hands before combining.
- Listen carefully to the tension created by the altered tones in this chord.
- Try voicing G#7♭5♯9 in different octaves to find the most comfortable position.
- Resolve G#7♭5♯9 to a nearby chord to hear its function in context.