G#/Ab guitar chord (G#/Ab Major)

Symbols: M, maj

Steps: 1-3-5

Notes: G#-C-D#

The G#/Ab major chord is one of the most fundamental and harmonious chords in music, built from the notes G#, C and D#. It features the root, major third, and perfect fifth, producing a bright and stable sound. This chord forms the backbone of countless songs across genres. Below, you'll find five variations how to play the "G#/Ab " chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

Stretch out your pinky to the 4th fret of the E (1st) string and press down
Barre the 1st fret with your index finger, extending over the 2nd to the 4th strings
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 2

Barre the 4th fret with your index finger, extending over all the strings
Use your middle finger to press the G (3rd) string down on the 5th fret
Press the D (4th) string on the 6th fret with your pinky
Place your ring finger on the A (5th) string at the 6th fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings

Variation 3

With your ring finger, press down on the E (1st) string at the 8th fret
Stretch out your pinky to the 9th fret of the B (2nd) string and press down
Press the G (3rd) string on the 8th fret with your middle finger
Place your index finger on the D (4th) string at the 6th fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 4

Barre the 8th fret with your index finger, extending over the 1st to the 3rd strings
With your middle finger, press down on the B (2nd) string at the 9th fret
Position your ring finger on the D (4th) string at the 10th fret and press down
Stretch out your pinky to the 11th fret of the A (5th) string and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 5

Place a barre using your index finger on the 11th fret from the 1st to the 5th strings
With your pinky, press down on the B (2nd) string at the 13th fret
Press the G (3rd) string on the 13th fret with your ring finger
Place your middle finger on the D (4th) string at the 13th fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

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