G#+
Triads · G# root / A♭
G#+ / A♭+
An ambiguous, dreamlike triad built from two stacked major thirds.
0 st4 st8 st
Notes in G#+
AbRoot
C3rd
E5th
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#+, G#m, G#7, or another quality — the hardest and most useful ear training skill.
Augmented in All 12 Keys
Other Chords in G#
Related Triads
About the G#+ Chord
The G#+ chord is a augmented chord built on G# (also written A♭+). It contains the notes Ab, C, E — the root, third, and fifth.
An ambiguous, dreamlike triad built from two stacked major thirds. Practising the G#+ 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.