G# major chord for guitar (G#)
Diagram, fingering, and theory for the G# major chord (G#) on guitar: G# · C · D#.
Root
Chord
DiagramG#
Stacked thirds
1
3M
5
Theory
Formula1-3-5
DifferenceThe reference triad: 1-3-5.
SoundOpen, stable, bright.
FunctionTonic (I) or dominant (V).
UseThe building block of nearly every song.
Next steps
△TriadsSee the triads and inversions on the fretboard∷ArpeggiosPlay the chord note by note◎CircleFind its function in the key⚿ProgressionsUse it in a chord progression
Diagram for guitar in standard tuning.
G# major
The G# major chord (G#) is made up of: G# · C · D#.
The building block of nearly every song.