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G♯ Minor 13th

Notes: G♯ – B – D♯ – F♯ – A♯ – C♯ – E♯
Degrees: 1 – ♭3 – 5 – ♭7 – 9 – 11 – 13
Also written: G♯m13, G♯min13Raise B to B♯ and it is G♯13; lower D♯ to D and it is G♯m13♭5. G♯, A♯, C♯, E♯ and F♯ do not move.
A♭ Minor 13th
This is the same chord as A♭ Minor 13th: the same keys on the keyboard, spelled with flats.

Construction

G♯ Minor 13th = Root + Minor 3rd + Perfect 5th + Minor 7th + Major 2nd + Perfect 4th + Major 6th = G♯, B, D♯, F♯, A♯, C♯, E♯
NoteIntervalDegree
G♯Root1
BMinor 3rd♭3
D♯Perfect 5th5
F♯Minor 7th♭7
A♯Major 2nd9
C♯Perfect 4th11
E♯Major 6th13

Same Notes, Other Names

The notes G♯ – B – D♯ – F♯ – A♯ – C♯ – E♯ aren’t exclusive to this chord. Depending on which note is the bass and how the chord functions, the same pitches also spell the following:

G♯ Minor 13th : Frequently Asked Questions

What is the G♯ Minor 13th chord on piano?
The G♯ Minor 13th chord contains the notes G♯ – B – D♯ – F♯ – A♯ – C♯ – E♯. On piano, play these notes together to sound the chord.
What notes are in the G# Minor 13th chord?
G# Minor 13th is built from the G# root. Check the interactive keyboard above for exact notes and fingering.
How is the G# Minor 13th chord used in music?
G# Minor 13th appears in jazz, pop, and classical contexts. Its sound depends on the chord quality (Minor 13th).
What is the fingering for G# Minor 13th?
See the fingering chart above. Right hand typically uses thumb on root. Left hand uses pinky on root.
What are the inversions of G# Minor 13th?
Use the inversion buttons above to see each inversion with notes, fingering, and staff notation.

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