G# Minor Major 7th Ukulele Chord
All positions and voicings on the fretboard
G# Minor Major 7th filtered by fret:
No playable voicings found for this chord on ukulele. This chord type requires more notes than the ukulele's 4 strings can voice. Try a simpler chord type or use the guitar chord finder.
G# Minor Major 7th — chord details
The G# Minor Major 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 Major 7th on ukulele. Use the fret filter to narrow down voicings within a specific fret range — perfect for finding comfortable positions when composing or arranging.
Note: G# is enharmonically equivalent to Ab. Chord shapes are the same.
G# minor-major seventh is a striking chord that pairs a minor triad with a major seventh — G#, B, D#, F##, intervals 1P, 3m, 5P, 7M. The clash between the dark minor third and the bright major seventh creates a haunting, mysterious tension. This chord is famously associated with James Bond themes, spy movie scores, and sophisticated jazz arrangements that demand an air of intrigue and danger.
How to Play G# Minor Major 7th
On ukulele, G# m(maj7) is played using a compact voicing that takes advantage of the instrument's four strings and re-entrant tuning. The smaller fretboard means voicings are generally easier to reach than on guitar, though some extended chords require creative fingering solutions across the short scale length.
G# Minor Major 7th in Progressions
G# minor-major seventh often appears as the i chord in harmonic minor progressions or as a chromatic passing chord descending from i to i7. Its dramatic character makes it effective in intros, transitions, and cinematic moments.
Common Substitutions
G#m7 or G#m6 can soften the intensity, while G#m9(Maj7) extends the color further.
Difficulty: On ukulele, this chord is intermediate — it may require barre technique or an unusual finger stretch.