G♯ Major 7th
Also Known As
Hear the G♯ Major 7th chord played for you.
G♯maj7
G♯ – C – D♯ – G
Formula:R-M3-P5-M7
Intervals:P1-M3-P5-M7
Scale Degrees:1-3-5-7
Introduction
The G♯ Major 7th chord is a four-note chord made up of G♯, C, D♯, and G. It is built from a root, major third, perfect fifth, and major seventh.
The G# Major 7th piano chord (G#maj7) consists of the notes G#, C, D#, G. It is a major triad with an added major 7th, giving it a dreamy, sophisticated, and jazzy sound. Formula: R-M3-P5-M7 | Scale degrees: 1-3-5-7.
Notes
G♯ Major 7th Inversions
| Position | Notes |
|---|---|
| Root Position | G# – C – D# – G |
| 1st Inversion | C – D# – G – G# |
| 2nd Inversion | D# – G – G# – C |
| 3rd Inversion | G# – C – D# – G |
Key Signature
The key of G# Major 7th (enharmonically equivalent to Ab Major 7th) has 4 flats.
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♭
Mnemonic: Battle Ends And Down Goes Charles’ Father
Chords in the Key of G# Major
These are the diatonic triads built on each degree of the G# major scale:
C
D
E
F
G
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
A
B
I — G♯ Major (major)
Theory: Intervals
Formula: R-M3-P5-M7
Intervals: P1-M3-P5-M7
The G♯ Major 7th is built by stacking intervals from the root note. The formula R-M3-P5-M7 describes the scale degrees used. The intervals P1-M3-P5-M7 show the distance between each note in the chord.
G♯ Major 7th — Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the G# Major 7th chord?
G# Major 7th is built from the G# root. Check the interactive keyboard above for exact notes and fingering.
How is the G# Major 7th chord used in music?
G# Major 7th appears in jazz, pop, and classical contexts. Its sound depends on the chord quality (Major 7th).
What is the fingering for G# Major 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# Major 7th?
Use the inversion buttons above to see each inversion with notes, fingering, and staff notation.
Practice Tips
- Dreamy, warm, sophisticated sound.
- Compare with G#7 (dominant).
- Jazz ballad tonic chord.
- Bossa nova favourite.
- The major 7th creates a floating quality.
- Try as a resting chord after tension.
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