G#m Piano Chord

The G#m chord is a minor triad built on the root note G#. It contains the notes G#, B, D#.

How to play G#m

BD#G#D#

Press all highlighted keys together. Use any comfortable fingering — for a right-hand triad, thumb on root, middle on 3rd, pinky on 5th is standard.

Chord theory

Root note
G#
Quality
Minor triad
Notes (intervals)
G# (Root), B (m3), D# (P5)
Number of notes
3

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