Construction
G♯ Minor Add 11 = Root + Minor 3rd + Perfect 4th + Perfect 5th = G♯, B, C♯, D♯
| Note | Interval | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| G♯ | Root | 1 |
| B | Minor 3rd | ♭3 |
| C♯ | Perfect 4th | 4 |
| D♯ | Perfect 5th | 5 |
Fingering
| Note | Key color | Right hand | Left hand |
|---|---|---|---|
| G♯ | black | index finger (2) | little finger (5) |
| B | white | middle finger (3) | ring finger (4) |
| C♯ | black | ring finger (4) | middle finger (3) |
| D♯ | black | little finger (5) | index finger (2) |
Right hand: index finger (2) on G♯, middle finger (3) on B, ring finger (4) on C♯, little finger (5) on D♯.
Left hand: little finger (5) on G♯, ring finger (4) on B, middle finger (3) on C♯, index finger (2) on D♯.
Key Signature
A chord has no key signature of its own, but the G♯ Minor Add 11 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♯
Mnemonic: Father Charles Goes Down And Ends Battle
Chords in the Key of G♯ Minor
These are the triads built on each degree of G♯ Minor:
G♯ Minor Add 11 : Frequently Asked Questions
What is the G♯ Minor Add 11 chord on piano?
The G♯ Minor Add 11 chord contains the notes G♯ – B – C♯ – D♯. On piano, play these notes together to sound the chord.
What is the G# piano chord?
The G# piano chord (written G♯ Minor Add 11) uses the same keys: G♯ – B – C♯ – D♯. The # and ♯ symbols name the same black key.