G# Augmented 7th
Introduction
Enharmonic equivalent: GāÆ is enharmonically equivalent to Aā. See Ab Augmented 7th.
Notes
G# Augmented 7th Inversions
| Position | Notes |
|---|---|
| Root Position | G#4 ā C5 ā E5 ā F#5 |
| 1st Inversion | C5 ā E5 ā F#5 ā G#5 |
| 2nd Inversion | E5 ā F#5 ā G#5 ā C6 |
| 3rd Inversion | G#4 ā C5 ā E5 ā F#4 |
Key Signature
The key of G# Augmented 7th has Key signature data not available.
Theory: Intervals
The G# Augmented 7th is built by stacking intervals from the root note. The formula R-M3-A5-m7 describes the scale degrees used. The intervals P1-M3-A5-m7 show the distance between each note in the chord.
G# Augmented 7th ā Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the G# Augmented 7th chord?
G# Augmented 7th is built from the G# root. Check the interactive keyboard above for exact notes and fingering.
How is the G# Augmented 7th chord used in music?
G# Augmented 7th appears in jazz, pop, and classical contexts. Its sound depends on the chord quality (Augmented 7th).
What is the fingering for G# Augmented 7th?
See the fingering chart above. Right hand typically uses thumb on root. Left hand uses pinky on root.
What are the inversions of G# Augmented 7th?
Use the inversion buttons above to see each inversion with notes, fingering, and staff notation.
Practice Tips
- Dominant with raised fifth.
- Resolves to the tonic.
- Whole-tone scale colour.
- Jazz altered dominant.
- Compare with G#7 and G#aug.
- Creates forward motion.