G# Bass Chord — Chart and Tabs in 5 string Tuning

Short answer: G# is a G# Major chord with the notes G♯, B♯, D♯. In 5 string tuning, there are 27 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: G#M, G#Δ, G# maj, G# Major

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How to Play G# on Bass

G#, G#M, G#Δ, G#maj, G#Major

Notes: G♯, B♯, D♯

x,4,3,1,1 (x3211)
9,8,6,6,8 (42113)
x,4,6,6,5 (x1342)
x,4,3,1,5 (x3214)
9,8,11,10,8 (21431)
x,x,11,10,8 (xx321)
x,4,3,1,x (x321x)
9,8,6,6,x (3211x)
9,8,x,10,8 (21x31)
x,4,x,1,5 (x2x13)
x,4,6,x,5 (x13x2)
9,8,11,x,8 (213x1)
9,11,11,10,x (1342x)
9,8,6,10,x (3214x)
9,8,x,6,8 (42x13)
9,8,6,x,8 (421x3)
9,8,6,x,5 (432x1)
9,x,6,6,5 (4x231)
9,x,6,10,8 (3x142)
9,11,x,10,8 (24x31)
9,x,11,10,8 (2x431)
9,8,x,x,8 (21xx1)
9,8,6,x,x (321xx)
9,x,6,10,x (2x13x)
9,11,x,10,x (13x2x)
9,x,6,x,5 (3x2x1)
9,x,x,10,8 (2xx31)

Quick Summary

  • The G# chord contains the notes: G♯, B♯, D♯
  • In 5 string tuning, there are 27 voicings available
  • Also written as: G#M, G#Δ, G# maj, G# Major
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Bass fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the G# chord on Bass?

G# is a G# Major chord. It contains the notes G♯, B♯, D♯. On Bass in 5 string tuning, there are 27 ways to play this chord.

How do you play G# on Bass?

To play G# on in 5 string tuning, use one of the 27 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the G# chord?

The G# chord contains the notes: G♯, B♯, D♯.

How many ways can you play G# on Bass?

In 5 string tuning, there are 27 voicings for the G# chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: G♯, B♯, D♯.

What are other names for G#?

G# is also known as G#M, G#Δ, G# maj, G# Major. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: G♯, B♯, D♯.

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