Chords in the key of G# minor

The seven chords, the scale and the progressions that work in G# minor. Tap any chord to hear it.

Quick answer

The chords in G# minor are G#m, A#dim, B, C#m, D#m, E, F# (i ii° III iv v VI VII).

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Key signature5 sharps

Relative majorB major

ScaleG# A# B C# D# E F#

Minor pentatonicG# B C# D# F#

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The chords in the key of G# minor

The seven chords in G# minor are G#m, A#dim, B, C#m, D#m, E, F#. As seventh chords they're G#m7, A#m7b5, Bmaj7, C#m7, D#m7, Emaj7, F#7. They all use only notes from the G# minor scale, so they sound like they belong together in any order.

Chords in G# minor with Roman numerals
Degree	Numeral	Triad	Seventh chord
1	i	G#m	G#m7
2	ii°	A#dim	A#m7b5
3	III	B	Bmaj7
4	iv	C#m	C#m7
5	v	D#m	D#m7
6	VI	E	Emaj7
7	VII	F#	F#7

Popular progressions in G# minor

Common chord progressions played in G# minor
Progression	Numerals	Chords in G#
Minor ii–V–i	iiø7 V7 i7	A#m7b5 D#7 G#m7
Aeolian march	i VI VII i	G#m E F# G#m
Phrygian menace	i bII i bII	G#m A G#m A
Minor three-chord	i iv v i	G#m C#m D#m G#m
Andalusian cadence	i VII VI V	G#m F# E D#
Minor pop	i VI III VII	G#m E B F#
Minor circle	i iv VII III	G#m C#m F# B
Minor rock loop	i VII VI VII	G#m F# E F#

G# minor on the circle of fifths

G# minor has 5 sharps. Its neighbors on the circle of fifths are C# minor and D# minor. They share all but one note with it, which makes them the smoothest keys to change to. Its relative major, B major, uses exactly the same notes and chords.

Scales to play over G# minor

Use the G# minor scale (G# A# B C# D# E F#) for melodies and solos. For a simpler sound that's hard to get wrong, try the G# minor pentatonic (G# B C# D# F#). For a bluesy edge, add the blue note with the G# blues scale (G# B C# D D# F#).

Every key

C major G major D major A major E major B major F# major Db major Ab major Eb major Bb major F major A minor E minor B minor F# minor C# minor G# minor D# minor Bb minor F minor C minor G minor D minor

Common questions

What chords are in the key of G# minor?

The chords in G# minor are G#m, A#dim, B, C#m, D#m, E, F#.

What is the relative major of G# minor?

The relative major of G# minor is B major. They share the same notes and key signature.

How many sharps or flats are in G# minor?

G# minor has 5 sharps.

What notes are in the G# minor scale?

The G# minor scale is G# A# B C# D# E F#.

Last updated November 14, 2026.