Chords in the key of G# minor on ukulele
The chords in the key of G# minor are built from the notes of the scale: G#m, A#dim, B, C#m, D#m, E, F#. Almost every song in this key uses only these, with the dominant D#7 leading back to G#m.
The chords of the key
- G#mi
- A#dimii°
- BIII
- C#miv
- D#mv
- D#V
- D#7V7
- EVI
- F#VII
| Degree | Chord | Function |
|---|---|---|
| i | G#m | tonic (rest) |
| ii° | A#dim | subdominant (moves away) |
| III | B | tonic (rest) |
| iv | C#m | subdominant (moves away) |
| v | D#m | dominant (tension) |
| V | D# | dominant (tension) |
| V7 | D#7 | dominant (tension) |
| VI | E | subdominant (moves away) |
| VII | F# | dominant (tension) |
Common progressions
- Epic minor (i–VI–III–VII): G#m – E – B – F#
- Andalusian (i–VII–VI–V): G#m – F# – E – D#
To improvise
The G# minor scale works over all these chords. To start with less risk, use the minor pentatonic: five notes that almost never sound wrong in this key.
Relative key: B major, with the same notes and a different home chord.