G♯ Minor Scale Chords & Notes
Complete harmonic reference guide for the G♯ Minor scale. Relative key: B Major. Scale notes: G♯ - A♯ - B - C♯ - D♯ - E - F♯.
The G♯ minor scale (enharmonic to A♭ minor) contains G♯, A♯, B, C♯, D♯, E, and F♯ with five sharps. Its diatonic triads are G♯ minor (i), A♯ diminished (ii°), B major (III), C♯ minor (iv), D♯ minor (v), E major (VI), and F♯ major (VII), indexed as Camelot 1A.
All 7 Diatonic Chords in G♯ Minor
| Degree | Chord Name | Symbol | Triad Formula | Chord Notes | Harmonic Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| i | G♯ Minor | G♯m | 1 - ♭3 - 5 | G♯ - B - D♯ | Hypnotic minor tonic |
| ii° | A♯ Diminished | A♯dim | 1 - ♭3 - ♭5 | A♯ - C♯ - E | Tense harmonic bridge |
| III | B Major | B | 1 - 3 - 5 | B - D♯ - F♯ | Relative major brightness |
| iv | C♯ Minor | C♯m | 1 - ♭3 - 5 | C♯ - E - G♯ | Deep soulful progression |
| v | D♯ Minor | D♯m | 1 - ♭3 - 5 | D♯ - F♯ - A♯ | Natural dominant; D♯ Major in harmonic minor |
| VI | E Major | E | 1 - 3 - 5 | E - G♯ - B | Lush emotional lift |
| VII | F♯ Major | F♯ | 1 - 3 - 5 | F♯ - A♯ - C♯ | Driving cadence to G♯m |
Famous Chord Progressions in G♯ Minor
Lush, modern vocal pop and electronic progression.
Smooth nocturnal R&B chord loop.
Emotional Character & Production Context
Ethereal, nocturnal, mysterious, and deeply emotional. Widely used in UK garage, deep house, R&B, and dark pop.
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Frequently Asked Questions About G♯ Minor
What chords are in the key of G♯ minor?
G♯m, A♯dim, B, C♯m, D♯m, E, and F♯.
What Camelot key is G♯ minor?
1A, mixing seamlessly with 12A (C♯m), 2A (D♯m), and 1B (B Major).