![]() The G# chord is the first chord in the key of G sharp Major.The G# chord (just like all Major chords) contains the following intervals (from the root note): Major 3rd, minor 3rd, Perfect 4th (back to the root note).The G# Major chord is produced by playing the 1st (root), 3rd and 5th notes of the G# Major scale.The G# Major chord contains the notes G#, B# and D#.None of the notes in G# can be played on the open strings of the guitar, so G# is most commonly played as a root 6 bar chord on the 4th fret. Because of this, the key of A flat, and the chord Ab are used much more often. The key of G sharp Major is a bit of a confusing one, because it contains notes such as B#, E# and Fx (F double sharp). The G# chord does not get used as much as the Ab chord, but it does pop up from time to time, usually depending on the key of a given song. Once you spent some time practicing fingering the chord in this way you want to go on to using it in a chord changing exercise.The G# Major chord is enharmonically the same as Ab Major. This will make more sense when you watch the video for this lesson. I find it easiest to get a good sound on the first string when I roll my finger a little bit to the side of my as opposed to pressing directly on the pad. The first finger is likely to angle slightly on the first fret. This makes it easiest to get a good clean sound. ![]() Try to get your fingers as close to the frets as possible while not getting them on top of the frets. ![]() Now place the fingers on the frets again and repeat striking each of the notes one at a time and make small adjustments. After about a minute take your fingers off and shake your hand. Most people don't get it perfect at first. Adjust your fingers to improve the sound if appropriate. Strike each string one at a time and make sure it’s sounding clearly. Take your fingers off the frets and replace them directly without making the A major chord first.
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