G#/Abm7 guitar chord (G#/Ab Minor 7th)

Symbols: m7, min7, -7

Steps: 1-b3-5-b7

Notes: G#-B-D#-Gb

The G#/Ab minor 7th chord offers a soulful and introspective vibe. Combining the notes G#, B, D# and Gb (root, minor third, perfect fifth, and minor seventh), it blends the melancholy of the minor chord with an added depth, perfect for jazz, blues, and R&B styles. Below, you'll find nine variations how to play the "G#/Ab m7" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

With your pinky, press down on the E (1st) string at the 2nd fret
Place your middle finger on the G (3rd) string at the 1st fret and press down
Use your index finger to press the D (4th) string down on the 1st fret
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
Position your ring finger on the A (5th) string at the 6th fret and press down
To play the chord, strum all the strings

Variation 3

Press the B (2nd) string on the 4th fret with your pinky
Place your ring finger on the G (3rd) string at the 4th fret and press down
Use your middle finger to press the D (4th) string down on the 4th fret
Press down on the low E (6th) string at the 4th fret using your index finger
Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string

Variation 4

Apply a barre with your index finger across the 4th fret, covering the 1st to the 4th strings
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 5

Place your ring finger on the E (1st) string at the 7th fret and press down
Use your middle finger to press the B (2nd) string down on the 7th fret
Press the G (3rd) string on the 8th fret with your pinky
Press down on the D (4th) string at the 6th fret using your index finger
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 6

Apply a barre with your index finger across the 9th fret, covering the 2nd to the 4th strings
Position your pinky on the G (3rd) string at the 11th fret and press down
With your ring finger, press down on the A (5th) string at the 11th fret
Strum from the 5th string to the 2nd strings

Variation 7

Press down on the E (1st) string at the 11th fret using your pinky
Barre the 9th fret with your index finger, extending over the 2nd to the 5th strings
Position your ring finger on the G (3rd) string at the 11th fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 8

Place a barre using your index finger on the 11th fret from the 1st to the 5th strings
Place your middle finger on the B (2nd) string at the 12th fret and press down
Press the D (4th) string on the 13th fret with your ring finger
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 9

Place your pinky on the E (1st) string at the 14th fret and press down
Position your index finger on the B (2nd) string at the 12th fret and press down
Use your ring finger to press the G (3rd) string down on the 13th fret
Press down on the D (4th) string at the 13th fret using your middle finger
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

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