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The G♯ major chord on piano
G♯ major is built from G♯, C, D♯. Press play above to hear it.
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What notes are in the G♯ major chord?
The G♯ major chord is made up of G♯, C, D♯.
Notes & intervals
| G♯ | Root |
| C | Major third |
| D♯ | Perfect fifth |
How to play it
Right hand
1-3-5
Left hand
5-3-1
Black keys: 2
Which keys use the G♯ major chord?
G♯ major occurs naturally in these keys: VII of A♯ minor, VI of C minor, V of C♯ major, IV of D♯ major, III of F minor, I of G♯ major.
How it sounds
A major chord sounds bright and settled — the sound most ears call "happy."