G# chord on Balalaika
in Prima Standard (EEA) tuning
G#
Major
Notes:G# · C · D#
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Fingerings (4)
G# shapes as text
| Shape | Frets | Fingers | Notes | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 8 6 | 1 3 2 | G# C D# | hard | |
| 8 11 11 | 1 2 3 | C D# G# | medium | |
| 8 4 6 | 3 1 2 | C G# D# | hard | |
| 11 8 11 | 2 1 3 | D# C G# | medium |
The G# chord (Major) is built from the notes G#, C, D#. Below are playable fingerings for Balalaika generated for your selected tuning, ordered from open-position shapes up the neck. Tap a diagram to hear it, or switch to the piano view to see the same harmony on keys.
How the G# chord is built
Formula: 1 · 3 · 5
| Degree | Semitones | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | G# |
| 3 | 4 | C |
| 5 | 7 | D# |
More G# chords
Other roots
See G# in another tuning
What notes make up the G# chord?
G# is a Major chord built from the notes G#, C, D#.
How do I read the diagram?
Strings run left to right from the lowest to the first string; the numbers show which finger presses each fret. An ○ marks an open string, an ✕ marks a muted one.