G#
Triads · G# root / A♭
G# / A♭
The brightest, most stable triad. The foundation of Western tonal music.
0 st4 st7 st
Notes in G#
AbRoot
C3rd
Eb5th
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.
Major in All 12 Keys
Other Chords in G#
Related Triads
About the G# Chord
The G# chord is a major chord built on G# (also written A♭). It contains the notes Ab, C, Eb — the root, third, and fifth.
The brightest, most stable triad. The foundation of Western tonal music. 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.