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G♯ Dominant 7th

Notes: G♯ – B♯ – D♯ – F♯
Degrees: 1 – 3 – 5 – ♭7
Also written: G♯7, G♯dom7Lower B♯ to B and it is G♯m7; raise B♯ to C♯ and it is G♯7sus4. G♯, D♯ and F♯ do not move.
A♭ Dominant 7th
This is the same chord as A♭ Dominant 7th: the same keys on the keyboard, spelled with flats.

Construction

G♯ Dominant 7th = Root + Major 3rd + Perfect 5th + Minor 7th = G♯, B♯, D♯, F♯
NoteIntervalDegree
G♯Root1
B♯Major 3rd3
D♯Perfect 5th5
F♯Minor 7th♭7

How to Play the G♯ Dominant 7th

Right Hand (RH)

Place your right hand over the keys with the thumb on the root. Use the fingering: 2 – 3 – 4 – 5

Left Hand (LH)

For the left hand, start with your pinky on the root. Use the fingering: 5 – 4 – 3 – 2

G♯ Dominant 7th Inversions

  • Root position
    G♯ – B♯ – D♯ – F♯
  • 1st inversion (G♯7/B♯)
    B♯ – D♯ – F♯ – G♯
  • 2nd inversion (G♯7/D♯)
    D♯ – F♯ – G♯ – B♯
  • 3rd inversion (G♯7/F♯)
    F♯ – G♯ – B♯ – D♯

G♯ Dominant 7th : Frequently Asked Questions

What is the G♯ Dominant 7th chord on piano?
The G♯ Dominant 7th chord contains the notes G♯ – B♯ – D♯ – F♯. On piano, play these notes together to sound the chord.
What notes are in the G# Dominant 7th chord?
G# Dominant 7th is built from the G# root. Check the interactive keyboard above for exact notes and fingering.
How is the G# Dominant 7th chord used in music?
G# Dominant 7th appears in jazz, pop, and classical contexts. Its sound depends on the chord quality (Dominant 7th).
What is the fingering for G# Dominant 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# Dominant 7th?
Use the inversion buttons above to see each inversion with notes, fingering, and staff notation.

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