G# Minor 7th Bass Chord
All positions and voicings on the fretboard
G# Minor 7th filtered by fret:
No playable voicings found for this chord on bass. This chord type requires more notes than the bass guitar's 4 strings can voice. Try a simpler chord type.
G# Minor 7th — chord details
The G# Minor 7th chord is made up of the following notes: G#, B, D#, F#.
Intervals: 1P, 3m, 5P, 7m.
The diagrams above show every voicing and chord variation for G# Minor 7th on bass guitar. Use the fret filter to narrow down voicings within a specific fret range — ideal for bass lines, chord fills, and double stops.
Note: G# is enharmonically equivalent to Ab. Chord shapes are the same.
The G# minor seventh chord layers a minor seventh on top of a minor triad, producing G#, B, D#, F# with intervals 1P, 3m, 5P, 7m. This four-note voicing sounds mellow, warm, and relaxed — darker than a major seventh but less tense than a dominant seventh. Minor sevenths are ubiquitous in jazz, R&B, and lo-fi music, providing a smooth harmonic backdrop that invites improvisation and melodic exploration.
How to Play G# Minor 7th
G# m7 can be voiced in multiple ways depending on your instrument and musical context. Experiment with different inversions and positions to find voicings that connect smoothly to surrounding chords in your progression.
G# Minor 7th in Progressions
G# minor seventh commonly functions as the ii7 in B major, the iii7 in E major, or the vi7 in B major. In minor keys, it serves as the i7, providing a smooth, jazzy foundation.
Common Substitutions
G#m9, G#m11, or Bmaj7 provide smooth alternatives that preserve the chord's mellow character.
Difficulty: On guitar, this chord typically requires a barre — intermediate difficulty, but essential for playing in sharp keys.