G# Minor Chord Analysis



Listen to the G# minor chord 
as played in Figure 1.

G# minor chord diagramAlternative G# minor chord diagram

 
The G# minor chord consists of one and one-half steps (from the note G# to the note B, a minor 3rd interval) plus two whole steps (from the note B to the note D#, a major 3rd interval). Therefore, the three notes that comprise an G# minor chord are: G# + B + D#. This analysis holds true for all minor chords. Notice that the spelling of the G# minor chord form in Figure 1 is G# + D# + G# + B + D# + G#. 

Figure 2 demonstrates an easier fingering for the G# minor chord. 

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