G#m
notes
The chord G#m is made up of these notes:
G#
B
D#
play
strum
The G# minor chord (G#m) is a beautifully haunting chord made up of three notes: G#, B, and D#. It starts with G# as the root, followed by B, which gives it a slightly sad or introspective minor feel, and then rounds off with D#, the perfect fifth, lending it a sense of completeness. You’ll often find the G#m chord in genres like rock, pop, and classical music, where it adds an emotional depth or a touch of melancholy. In chord progressions, it can act as a poignant segue between brighter chords, providing a rich, emotional undertone that connects different parts of a song seamlessly.
InversionsChord inversions refer to the different ways you can play a chord by rearranging the order of its notes. When a chord is inverted, one or more notes are shifted up an octave, changing the "bass" or lowest note of the chord. Even though the notes remain the same, the overall sound and feel of the chord changes depending on which note is the lowest.
Inversion 1
B3
D#4
G#4
Inversion 2
D#4
G#4
B4