About the G#m chord
To play G# minor, use the first shape above. Place your index finger on the 1st fret of the G string, your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the A string, your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the C string, and your pinky finger on the 4th fret of the E string. Strum all four strings and check that each one rings cleanly.
Root
G#
Quality
Minor
Notes
G# · B · D#
How the G#m chord works
G#
Root(1)
The home note. It gives the chord its name.
B
Minor third(♭3)
The defining minor interval above the root.
D#
Perfect fifth(5)
Adds strength and stability.
This chord goes well with
G#m is the home chord in the key of G# minor. These chords naturally belong together and are a good place to start when you want to play around G#.