Chords in the Key of G# minor

The key of G# minor has 5 sharps (F♯, C♯, G♯, D♯, A♯). Its chords are G♯m · A♯dim · B · C♯m · D♯m · E · F♯, and most songs are built around G♯m · C♯m · D♯m · E.

Chords in G# minor

Degree	Chord	Type
i	G♯m	minor
ii°	A♯dim	diminished
III	B	major
iv	C♯m	minor
v	D♯m	minor
VI	E	major
VII	F♯	major
V7 (harmonic minor)	D♯7	dominant 7th — common right before returning to i in minor songs

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Chords in the key of G# minor — guitar chord charts for G#m, A#dim, B, C#m, D#m, E, F# — All on one image — long-press (or right-click) to save it.

Common chord progressions

i–VI–III–VII (minor pop)

G♯m E B F♯

i–iv–v–i

i–VII–VI–VII

i–iv–V7–i (minor cadence)

G♯mC♯mD♯7G♯m

Play it easier with a capo

Capo on fret 4 + E minor shapes → sounds in G# minor
Capo on fret 6 + D minor shapes → sounds in G# minor

Related keys and scales

Relative key: B major — same key signature.

A half step up: A minor · a half step down: G minor

Scales: G♯ natural minor scale · G♯ minor pentatonic

FAQ

What chords are in the key of G# minor?

The diatonic chords of G# minor are G#m, A#dim, B, C#m, D#m, E, F#. Most songs revolve around G#m, C#m, D#m, E, and D#7 shows up often too.

How can I play in G# minor more easily on guitar?

With a capo you can use easier shapes: capo 4 + E minor shapes, capo 6 + D minor shapes.

How many sharps or flats does G# minor have?

5 sharps (F♯, C♯, G♯, D♯, A♯). Its relative key, B major, shares the same key signature.

How do I transpose a song to G# minor?

Move every chord by the same number of semitones — the progression player has a transpose control. For a whole PDF song sheet, the Buskermate app reads the chords and changes the key in one go.

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