G#add4

Added · G# root / A♭

G#add4 / A♭add4

A major triad with an added 4th. Creates a layered, clustered sound.

0 st4 st5 st7 st

Notes in G#add4

AbRoot
C3rd
Db5th
Eb7th

G# / Ab is common in R&B, soul, and jazz. Many Stevie Wonder songs are in Ab.

Identify the Chord Quality on G#

Each chord below is played on G#. Listen and identify whether you heard G#add4, G#m, G#7, or another quality — the hardest and most useful ear training skill.

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About the G#add4 Chord

The G#add4 chord is a add 4 chord built on G# (also written A♭add4). It contains the notes Ab, C, Db, Eb — the root, third, fifth, and seventh.

A major triad with an added 4th. Creates a layered, clustered sound. Practising the G#add4 chord across different voicings and contexts builds the harmonic recognition that lets you identify it instantly in any musical setting — whether in a band mix, a recording, or a live performance.