G#m7 Chord
The G#m7 is a minor 7th chord that sounds smooth, soulful, and jazzy. Minor 7th chords blend the emotional depth of minor chords with a smoothness that makes them staples of soul, funk, and jazz. Less tense than dominant 7ths, more colorful than plain minors.
Open Position
Chord Diagrams
Position — Fret 4
Uses a barre chord technique
Barre Shape — Fret 11
Uses a barre chord technique
How to Play G#m7
Follow these steps for the open position fingering:
| # | String | Instruction | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Low E (6th string) | ●Fret 4 with your index finger | G# |
| 2 | A (5th string) | ●Fret 6 with your ring finger | B |
| 3 | D (4th string) | ●Fret 6 with your pinky finger | D# |
| 4 | G (3rd string) | ●Fret 4 with your index finger | F# |
| 5 | B (2nd string) | ●Fret 4 with your index finger | G# |
| 6 | High E (1st string) | ●Fret 4 with your index finger | B |
○ = Open string (no fingers needed)
✕ = Muted string (don't play)
● = Press your finger down firmly just behind the fret
Notes in G#m7
The G#m7 chord is built from 4 distinct notes, each serving a harmonic role:
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