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.

How many ways can you play G#m7?

Minory lists a single ukulele fingering for G#m7.

Is the G#m7 chord hard to play?

G#m7 requires a barre, so it can feel demanding at first. Keeping the index finger straight and pressing from the wrist rather than the thumb makes it noticeably easier.

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.

G# minor 7th · Ukulele

G#m7 Chord on Ukulele

The G#m7 chord (G# minor 7th) is built from the notes G#, B, D# and F#. The ukulele fingering for it is shown below. The same chord is also written Abm7; both spellings sound identical.

Chord diagrams

G#m7starts at fret 1

Fingering

string 4 (G): fret 1 — index finger
string 3 (C): fret 3 — little finger
string 2 (E): fret 2 — middle finger
string 1 (A): fret 2 — ring finger

Notes in this chord

G♯
B
D♯
F♯

Degrees: 1 – ♭3 – 5 – ♭7

Also written: Abm7

How to play

G#m7 can be played with open strings on ukulele, which makes it an accessible shape for beginners. Strings marked ○ ring open, while strings marked ✕ are muted.

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.
How many ways can you play G#m7?: Minory lists a single ukulele fingering for G#m7.
Is the G#m7 chord hard to play?: G#m7 requires a barre, so it can feel demanding at first. Keeping the index finger straight and pressing from the wrist rather than the thumb makes it noticeably easier.
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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