The G♯ Minor Add 9 chord is a four-note chord made up of G♯, A♯, B, and D♯.
Construction
G♯ Minor Add 9 = Root + Major 2nd + Minor 3rd + Perfect 5th = G♯ · A♯ · B · D♯
| Note | Interval | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| G♯ | Root | 1 |
| A♯ | Major 2nd | 2 |
| B | Minor 3rd | ♭3 |
| D♯ | Perfect 5th | 5 |
Key Signature
A chord has no key signature of its own, but the G♯ Minor Add 9 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:
G♯ Minor Add 9 — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the G♯ Minor Add 9 chord on piano?
The G♯ Minor Add 9 chord contains the notes G♯ – A♯ – B – D♯. On piano, play these notes together to sound the chord.