G# minor · Ukulele
G#m Chord on Ukulele
The G#m chord (G# minor) is built from the notes G#, B and D#. The ukulele fingering for it is shown below. The same chord is also written Abm; both spellings sound identical.
Chord diagrams
Fingering
- string 4 (G): fret 1 — index finger
- string 3 (C): fret 3 — ring finger
- string 2 (E): fret 4 — little finger
- string 1 (A): fret 2 — middle finger
Notes in this chord
- G♯
- B
- D♯
Degrees: 1 – ♭3 – 5
Also written: Abm
How to play
G#m 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 chords sound darker than major ones because the third is lowered by a semitone. They carry the melancholic colour in most songs and pair naturally with their relative major. On G#m this structure sits on the root G#, so the degrees 1 – ♭3 – 5 map onto G#, B and D#. G#m is the vi chord in the key of B major, the ii chord in F# major and the iii chord in E major. Its relative major is B. It is often heard in the G#m – E – B – F# progression.
Frequently asked questions
- Which notes are in the G#m chord?
- G#m contains the notes G#, B and D#. Relative to the root these are the degrees 1 – ♭3 – 5.
- How many ways can you play G#m?
- Minory lists a single ukulele fingering for G#m.
- Is the G#m chord hard to play?
- G#m 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#m and Abm the same chord?
- Yes. G#m and Abm 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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