G# minor 7th · Piano
G#m7 Chord on Piano
The G#m7 chord (G# minor 7th) is built from the notes G#, B, D# and F#. The keyboard diagram below shows exactly which keys to press. The same chord is also written Abm7; both spellings sound identical.
Chord diagrams
Notes in this chord
- G♯
- B
- D♯
- F♯
Degrees: 1 – ♭3 – 5 – ♭7
Also written: Abm7
How to play
To play G#m7 on piano, press G#, B, D# and F# together. In root position the lowest note is G#, and the finger numbers follow the keys left to right in the diagram.
Theory behind the chord
Minor seventh chords soften the plain minor triad with a minor seventh. They are the standard ii chord in jazz progressions and sit comfortably under vocals in R&B and funk. On G#m7 this structure sits on the root G#, so the degrees 1 – ♭3 – 5 – ♭7 map onto G#, B, D# and F#.
Frequently asked questions
- Which notes are in the G#m7 chord?
- G#m7 contains the notes G#, B, D# and F#. Relative to the root these are the degrees 1 – ♭3 – 5 – ♭7.
- Are G#m7 and Abm7 the same chord?
- Yes. G#m7 and Abm7 are enharmonically identical — the spelling differs but the frets and keys are the same. Which name is used depends on the key of the piece.
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