G#maj7
Sevenths · G# root / A♭
G#maj7 / A♭maj7
A warm, sophisticated chord. Staple of jazz and neo-soul.
0 st4 st7 st11 st
Notes in G#maj7
AbRoot
C3rd
Eb5th
G7th
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#maj7, G#m, G#7, or another quality — the hardest and most useful ear training skill.
Major 7th in All 12 Keys
Other Chords in G#
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About the G#maj7 Chord
The G#maj7 chord is a major 7th chord built on G# (also written A♭maj7). It contains the notes Ab, C, Eb, G — the root, third, fifth, and seventh.
A warm, sophisticated chord. Staple of jazz and neo-soul. Practising the G#maj7 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.