Triads
G# Major chord
A bright, resolved triad — the sound most people hear as 'happy'. Root, major third, perfect fifth.
Notes in G# Major
| Note | Interval | Semitones from root |
|---|---|---|
| G# | Root | 0 |
| C | Major 3rd | 4 |
| D# | Perfect 5th | 7 |
Formula: 0–4–7 semitones above the root. Move the whole shape up or down and you get the same chord in another key — that is why Major chords sound alike no matter where they start.
Other chords on G#
G# MinorG# DiminishedG# AugmentedG# Major 7thG# Minor 7thG# Dominant 7thG# Diminished 7thG# Half-Diminished 7th
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