Key of G# - The G# Minor Scale

Notes in the G# Minor Scale:

G#A#BC#D#EF#

The key of G# contains 7 notes: G#, A#, B, C#, D#, E, F#.This minor key has a darker, more introspective quality perfect for emotional expression.

Chords in the Key of G#

i
i
G# minor

Chord details coming soon

ii°
ii°
A# diminished

Chord details coming soon

III
III
B major
iv
iv
C# minor
v
v
D# minor

Chord details coming soon

VI
VI
E major
VII
VII
F# major

Common Chord Progressions

i - iv - v
Minor blues
i
G# minor
→
iv
C# minor
→
v
D# minor
i - VII - VI - VII
Andalusian cadence
i
G# minor
→
VII
F# major
→
VI
E major
→
VII
F# major
i - VI - III - VII
Natural minor
i
G# minor
→
VI
E major
→
III
B major
→
VII
F# major
i - iv - VII - III
Minor pop
i
G# minor
→
iv
C# minor
→
VII
F# major
→
III
B major
G# Minor Scale Pattern

The G# Minor scale follows the pattern of W-H-W-W-H-W-W (natural minor scale).

Scale formula: G# - A# - B - C# - D# - E - F#

Key signature: Same as its relative major

Understanding the Key of G#

Scale Degrees

Each chord in the key is built on a scale degree. Roman numerals show the chord's position in the scale. Uppercase = major chords, lowercase = minor chords.

Tonic Chord

The i chord (G# minor) is the tonic - the "home" chord that provides resolution and stability.

Dominant Chord

The v chord (D# minor) creates tension that naturally wants to resolve back to the tonic.