Triads · G# root / A♭
G#m / A♭m
A darker, more introspective triad. Widely used in classical and popular music.
Notes in G#m
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#m, G#m, G#7, or another quality — the hardest and most useful ear training skill.
Minor in All 12 Keys
Other Chords in G#
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About the G#m Chord
The G#m chord is a minor chord built on G# (also written A♭m). It contains the notes Ab, B, Eb — the root, third, and fifth.
A darker, more introspective triad. Widely used in classical and popular music. Practising the G#m 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.