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

Short answer: G#m is a G# Minor chord with the notes G♯, B, D♯. In 5 string tuning, there are 23 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: G#-, G# min, G# Minor

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How to Play G#m on Bass

G#m, G#-, G#min, G#Minor

Notes: G♯, B, D♯

x,4,2,1,1 (x3211)
x,4,6,6,4 (x1231)
x,4,2,1,4 (x3214)
9,7,6,6,8 (42113)
x,x,11,9,8 (xx321)
x,4,6,x,4 (x12x1)
x,4,2,1,x (x321x)
9,7,6,6,x (3211x)
x,4,x,1,4 (x2x13)
9,11,11,9,x (1231x)
9,7,6,9,x (3214x)
9,7,x,9,8 (31x42)
9,x,6,9,8 (3x142)
9,7,6,x,8 (421x3)
9,7,x,6,8 (42x13)
9,x,11,9,8 (2x431)
9,11,x,9,8 (24x31)
9,7,11,x,8 (314x2)
9,11,x,9,x (12x1x)
9,7,6,x,x (321xx)
9,x,6,9,x (2x13x)
9,x,x,9,8 (2xx31)
9,7,x,x,8 (31xx2)

Quick Summary

  • The G#m chord contains the notes: G♯, B, D♯
  • In 5 string tuning, there are 23 voicings available
  • Also written as: G#-, G# min, G# Minor
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Bass fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the G#m chord on Bass?

G#m is a G# Minor chord. It contains the notes G♯, B, D♯. On Bass in 5 string tuning, there are 23 ways to play this chord.

How do you play G#m on Bass?

To play G#m on in 5 string tuning, use one of the 23 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the G#m chord?

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

How many ways can you play G#m on Bass?

In 5 string tuning, there are 23 voicings for the G#m chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: G♯, B, D♯.

What are other names for G#m?

G#m is also known as G#-, G# min, G# Minor. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: G♯, B, D♯.

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