G♯ Minor Scale
The G♯ Minor scale contains the notes G♯, A♯, B, C♯, D♯, E, F♯. Its key signature has 5♯.
G♯ Minor scale on the piano
Key facts
Scale degrees of G♯ Minor
| Degree | Note | Name | Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | G♯ | Tonic | P1 |
| 2 | A♯ | Supertonic | M2 |
| 3 | B | Mediant | m3 |
| 4 | C♯ | Subdominant | P4 |
| 5 | D♯ | Dominant | P5 |
| 6 | E | Submediant | m6 |
| 7 | F♯ | Subtonic | m7 |
Chords in the key of G♯ Minor
These are the seven diatonic triads built on each degree of the G♯ Minor scale. Click a chord to see its notes, fingering and inversions.
Common chord progressions in G♯ Minor
| Roman numerals | Chords |
|---|---|
| i – iv – v – i | G♯m – C♯m – D♯m – G♯m |
| i – VI – III – VII | G♯m – E – B – F♯ |
| i – iv – VII – III | G♯m – C♯m – F♯ – B |
| i – VII – VI – VII | G♯m – F♯ – E – F♯ |
Natural, harmonic & melodic G♯ Minor
| Variant | Notes |
|---|---|
| Natural | G♯, A♯, B, C♯, D♯, E, F♯ |
| Harmonic | G♯, A♯, B, C♯, D♯, E, F♯♯ |
| Melodic | G♯, A♯, B, C♯, D♯, E♯, F♯♯ (ascending; the descending form matches the natural minor) |
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Frequently asked questions
What notes are in the G♯ Minor scale?
The G♯ Minor scale consists of the notes G♯, A♯, B, C♯, D♯, E, F♯.
How many sharps or flats does G♯ Minor have?
The key signature of G♯ Minor has 5♯.
What is the relative key of G♯ Minor?
The relative key of G♯ Minor is B Major — it shares the same key signature.
What chords are in the key of G♯ Minor?
The diatonic chords in the key of G♯ Minor are G♯m, A♯dim, B, C♯m, D♯m, E, F♯.
