G#m7
Sevenths · G# root / A♭
G#m7 / A♭m7
Smooth and melancholic. The ii chord in jazz ii-V-I progressions.
0 st3 st7 st10 st
Notes in G#m7
AbRoot
B3rd
Eb5th
Gb7th
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#m7, G#m, G#7, or another quality — the hardest and most useful ear training skill.
Minor 7th in All 12 Keys
Other Chords in G#
Related Sevenths
About the G#m7 Chord
The G#m7 chord is a minor 7th chord built on G# (also written A♭m7). It contains the notes Ab, B, Eb, Gb — the root, third, fifth, and seventh.
Smooth and melancholic. The ii chord in jazz ii-V-I progressions. Practising the G#m7 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.