The key of G minor contains the notes: G# – A# – B – C# – D# – E – F#

When assembled in order the notes form the G natural minor scale. If you are new to the concept of musical keys, click here to see our complete guide.
G# minor or Ab Minor?
The number of accidentals in a given key signature is a crucial factor in determining which to use e.g. G# minor or Ab minor.
In terms of simplicity and readability, it is generally preferred to choose the key signature with fewer accidentals. In this context, G# minor with five sharps (F#, C#, G#, D#, and A#) is often the more practical choice compared to Ab minor with seven flats (Bb, Eb, Ab, Db, Gb, Cb, and Fb).
The G# Minor Scale Step Pattern

The G# minor scale (like all minor scales) follows the step pattern of:
whole, half, whole, whole, half, whole, whole
The G# Minor Scale For Guitar

The G# minor scale (like all minor scales) follows the step pattern of:
whole, half, whole, whole, half, whole, whole
Keep in mind, that scales can be played in many different ways.
Chords In The Key Of G# Minor
All chords within a minor key such as G# minor follow a pattern of:
min | dim | Maj | min | min | Maj | Maj |
g# | A# | B | C# | D# | E | F# |







Chord | Notes |
g# minor | G#, B, D# |
a# diminished | A#, C#, E |
B Major | B, D#, F# |
c# minor | C#, E, G# |
d# minor | D#, F#, A# |
E Major | E, G#, B |
F# Major | F#, A#, C# |
7th Chords in G# Minor
Seventh chords include the tonic (1st), third, fifth, and seventh scale degrees of a diatonic scale (a seven-note musical scale consisting of whole and half steps), unlike triads which contain just three notes.
The seventh chord quality (such as major, minor, diminished, or augmented.) can vary depending on the type of seventh interval used in the chord. There are several types of seventh chords, each with its unique sound and function in music.







Chord | Notes |
g# minor 7 | G#, B, D#, F# |
a# diminished 7 | A#, C#, E, G# |
B Major 7 | B, D#, F#, A# |
c# minor 7 | C#, E, G#, B |
d# minor 7 | D#, F#, A#, C# |
E Major 7 | E, G#, B, D# |
F# Dominant 7 (F#7) | F#, A#, C# |
Common Chord Progressions In G# Minor
i – VI – VII | g#min – Emaj – F#maj |
i – VII – iv- VI | g#min – F#maj – c#min – Emaj |
i – v – VI – VII | g#min – d#min – Emaj – F#maj |
i – III – VII – VI | g#min – Bmaj – F#maj – Emaj |
i – v – iv – VII | g#min – d#min – c#min – F#maj |
Relative Major
The relative major refers to the major key that shares the same key signature as a minor key. In simple terms, they use the same set of notes, but their tonal centers (the tonic) are different e.g. the relative minor starts on the 6th scale degree of the relative major.
In minor keys, the relative major’s tonic note is the 3rd scale degree of the relative minor scale, meaning in the key of G# minor, B Major is the relative major.

Resources
- PDF download showing the notes, scales, and chords in the key of F minor.
- Learn how to read chord charts
- Learn how to read guitar tab