The G♯ Add 4 chord is a four-note chord made up of G♯, B♯, C♯, and D♯.
Construction
G♯ Add 4 = Root + Major 3rd + Perfect 4th + Perfect 5th = G♯ · B♯ · C♯ · D♯
| Note | Interval | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| G♯ | Root | 1 |
| B♯ | Major 3rd | 3 |
| C♯ | Perfect 4th | 4 |
| D♯ | Perfect 5th | 5 |
Key Signature
A chord has no key signature of its own, but the G♯ Add 4 is the tonic (I) chord of G# Major, whose key signature has 4 flats (B♭, E♭, A♭, D♭).
B♭E♭A♭D♭
Order of flats
Flats are added in a fixed order — the reverse of the sharp order. Each new flat key adds the next flat on the list.
B♭E♭A♭D♭G♭C♭F♭
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Chords in the Key of G♯ Major
These are the triads built on each degree of the G♯ major scale:
G♯ Add 4 — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the G♯ Add 4 chord on piano?
The G♯ Add 4 chord contains the notes G♯ – B♯ – C♯ – D♯. On piano, play these notes together to sound the chord.