The G♯ Minor 6th chord is a four-note chord made up of G♯, B, D♯, and E♯. It is built from a root, minor third, perfect fifth, and major sixth.
Construction
G♯ Minor 6th = Root + Minor 3rd + Perfect 5th + Major 6th = G♯ · B · D♯ · E♯
| Note | Interval | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| G♯ | Root | 1 |
| B | Minor 3rd | ♭3 |
| D♯ | Perfect 5th | 5 |
| E♯ | Major 6th | 6 |
G♯ Minor 6th Inversions
| Position | Notes |
|---|---|
| Root Position | G♯ – B – D♯ – E♯ |
| 1st Inversion | B – D♯ – E♯ – G♯ |
| 2nd Inversion | D♯ – E♯ – G♯ – B |
| 3rd Inversion | E♯ – G♯ – B – D♯ |
Key Signature
A chord has no key signature of its own, but the G♯ Minor 6th is the tonic (i) chord of G# Minor, which shares the signature of its relative major, B Major — 5 sharps (F♯, C♯, G♯, D♯, A♯).
F♯C♯G♯D♯A♯
Order of sharps
Sharps are added to a key signature in a fixed order. Each new sharp key adds the next sharp on the list.
F♯C♯G♯D♯A♯E♯B♯
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Chords in the Key of G♯ Minor
These are the triads built on each degree of the G♯ minor scale:
Same Notes, Other Names
The notes G♯ – B – D♯ – E♯ aren’t exclusive to this chord. Depending on which note is the bass and how the chord functions, the same pitches also spell:
G♯ Minor 6th — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the G♯ Minor 6th chord on piano?
The G♯ Minor 6th chord contains the notes G♯ – B – D♯ – E♯. On piano, play these notes together to sound the chord.
What notes are in the G# Minor 6th chord?
G# Minor 6th is built from the G# root. Check the interactive keyboard above for exact notes and fingering.
How is the G# Minor 6th chord used in music?
G# Minor 6th appears in jazz, pop, and classical contexts. Its sound depends on the chord quality (Minor 6th).
What is the fingering for G# Minor 6th?
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 6th?
Use the inversion buttons above to see each inversion with notes, fingering, and staff notation.
What is the descending chromatic line?
The classic line: m → mMaj7 → m7 → m6 — only the top note moves chromatically.