# G♯ dominant 7th Guitar Chord

> The G♯ dominant 7th dominant 7th chord, formed by adding a minor seventh F♯ to the major triad, creates tension that seeks resolution, typically to the tonic. The combination of the major third B♯ and minor seventh F♯ provides a bluesy, soulful feel, making it essential in jazz, blues, and classical cadences. With B♯ in the bass, this voicing functions as the 1st inversion of G♯ dominant 7th.

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## Chord Facts

- Symbol: G♯7
- Notes: G♯, B♯, D♯, F♯
- Intervals: 1 (G♯), 3 (B♯), 5 (D♯), ♭7 (F♯)
- Mood: bluesy, tense, unresolved, energetic
- Genres: Blues, Jazz, Rock, Funk
- Playable shapes: 14

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: -1 3 1 1 1 2 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-sharp-dominant-7th/b-sharp/x31112)
- Shape 2: -1 -1 10 11 9 11 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-sharp-dominant-7th/b-sharp/xxab9b)
- Shape 3: -1 3 1 1 4 2 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-sharp-dominant-7th/b-sharp/x31142)
- Shape 4: -1 3 4 1 4 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-sharp-dominant-7th/b-sharp/x34144)
- Shape 5: -1 15 13 13 13 14 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-sharp-dominant-7th/b-sharp/xfddde)
- Shape 6: -1 3 1 1 -1 2 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-sharp-dominant-7th/b-sharp/x311x2)
- Shape 7: -1 3 4 -1 4 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-sharp-dominant-7th/b-sharp/x34x44)
- Shape 8: 8 6 6 8 7 -1 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-sharp-dominant-7th/b-sharp/86687x)

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