About the G#m7 chord
To play G# minor 7th, 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 E string, your ring finger on the 2nd fret of the A string, and your pinky finger on the 3rd fret of the C string. Strum all four strings and check that each one rings cleanly.
Root
G#
Quality
Minor 7th
Notes
G# · B · D# · F#
How the G#m7 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.
F#
Minor seventh(♭7)
Adds the defining minor-seventh color.