Chords in the Key of G♯ minor
G♯ minor has 5 sharps (F♯, C♯, G♯, D♯, A♯). Its seven chords are G♯m, A♯°, B, C♯m, D♯m, E, F♯, and the major D♯ (from the harmonic minor) is often used as the V chord. The relative major is B major.
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G♯ minor scale
G♯ – A♯ – B – C♯ – D♯ – E – F♯ (also written as A♭ minor). Key signature: 5 sharps (F♯, C♯, G♯, D♯, A♯).
All chords in G♯ minor
| Degree | Triad | Notes | 7th chord | Notes | Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| i | G♯m | G♯ – B – D♯ | G♯m7 | G♯ – B – D♯ – F♯ | tonic (home) |
| ii° | A♯° | A♯ – C♯ – E | A♯m7♭5 | A♯ – C♯ – E – G♯ | subdominant |
| III | B | B – D♯ – F♯ | Bmaj7 | B – D♯ – F♯ – A♯ | relative major |
| iv | C♯m | C♯ – E – G♯ | C♯m7 | C♯ – E – G♯ – B | subdominant |
| v | D♯m | D♯ – F♯ – A♯ | D♯m7 | D♯ – F♯ – A♯ – C♯ | dominant (minor) |
| VI | E | E – G♯ – B | Emaj7 | E – G♯ – B – D♯ | submediant |
| VII | F♯ | F♯ – A♯ – C♯ | F♯7 | F♯ – A♯ – C♯ – E | subtonic |
In minor keys the v chord (D♯m) is often replaced by a major V (D♯: D♯ – F♯♯ – A♯). It borrows the raised 7th (F♯♯) from the harmonic minor scale and pulls strongly back to G♯m.
Common chord progressions in G♯ minor
| Numerals | Chords in G♯ minor |
|---|---|
| i – VI – III – VII | G♯m – E – B – F♯ |
| i – VII – VI – VII | G♯m – F♯ – E – F♯ |
| i – iv – VI – V | G♯m – C♯m – E – D♯ |
| i – iv – v – i | G♯m – C♯m – D♯m – G♯m |
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Related keys
- Relative major: B major (same notes, different home chord).
- Parallel major: A♭ major (same root; borrow chords from it for colour).
- Neighbouring keys on the circle of fifths: C♯ minor and D♯ minor, one accidental away, for smooth key changes.
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Quick answers
What chords are in the key of G♯ minor?
The chords in G♯ minor are G♯m, A♯°, B, C♯m, D♯m, E, F♯, plus D♯ as a major V chord. As 7th chords: G♯m7, A♯m7♭5, Bmaj7, C♯m7, D♯m7, Emaj7, F♯7.
How many sharps are in G♯ minor?
G♯ minor has 5 sharps (F♯, C♯, G♯, D♯, A♯). It is also written as A♭ minor.
What is the relative major of G♯ minor?
B major. Both keys use the same notes and key signature (5 sharps (F♯, C♯, G♯, D♯, A♯)).
What is the v chord in G♯ minor?
The natural v chord is D♯m (D♯ – F♯ – A♯); most songs use the major V, D♯ (D♯ – F♯♯ – A♯).