Ukulele G#maj7 | A♭maj7 chord diagram
G#maj7 | A♭maj7 is one of the essential Ukulele chords. On this page, you can find how to play G#maj7 | A♭maj7, alternative positions, and core chord transitions.
To play G#maj7 | A♭maj7, follow these steps: Place index finger on G string fret 1. Place middle finger on C string fret 3. Place ring finger on E string fret 3. Place pinky on A string fret 3. G#maj7 can also be written as A♭maj7; these names are enharmonic equivalents that represent the same pitch class.
Tips
- Place G string with your index finger and C string with your middle finger with a vertical finger angle so nearby strings ring clearly without buzz.
- On G string, press fret 1 with your index finger close to the fret wire (not on top) for a cleaner tone.
Chord Theory
- Notes
- G# - C - D# - G
- Intervals
- 1 - 3 - 5 - 7
- Chord Type
- Major 7 — warm and lush
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Voicings
- 7
Alternative Positions
Different ways to play G#maj7 | A♭maj7 on the fretboard, from beginner-friendly to advanced voicings.
Ukulele G#maj7 | A♭maj7 chord diagram5-7-4-6
Ukulele G#maj7 | A♭maj7 chord diagram5-7-4-3
Ukulele G#maj7 | A♭maj7 chord diagram8-8-8-10
Easy Transition Chords
These chords have similar finger positions to G#maj7 | A♭maj7, making them ideal for practice transitions.
1. G#maj7 | A♭maj7 → Caug chord transition
To move from G#maj7 | A♭maj7 to Caug, follow these steps:
- While playing G#maj7 | A♭maj7, first lift your middle finger and ring finger.
- Keep index finger on G string fret 1.
- Keep pinky on A string fret 3.
2. G#maj7 | A♭maj7 → G# | A♭ chord transition
To move from G#maj7 | A♭maj7 to G# | A♭, follow these steps:
- Keep index finger on G string fret 1.
- Keep middle finger on C string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.
- Slide your pinky from A string fret 3 to E string fret 4.
3. G#maj7 | A♭maj7 → G#7 | A♭7 chord transition
To move from G#maj7 | A♭maj7 to G#7 | A♭7, follow these steps:
- Keep index finger on G string fret 1.
- Lift your middle finger from C string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from E string fret 3 to C string fret 3.
- Keep pinky on A string fret 3.
4. G#maj7 | A♭maj7 → G#sus4 | A♭sus4 chord transition
To move from G#maj7 | A♭maj7 to G#sus4 | A♭sus4, follow these steps:
- Keep index finger on G string fret 1.
- Keep middle finger on C string fret 3.
- Slide your ring finger on E string from fret 3 to fret 4.
- Slide your pinky on A string from fret 3 to fret 4.
5. G#maj7 | A♭maj7 → C#sus2 | D♭sus2 chord transition
To move from G#maj7 | A♭maj7 to C#sus2 | D♭sus2, follow these steps:
- While playing G#maj7 | A♭maj7, lift your pinky from A string fret 3.
- Keep index finger on G string fret 1.
- Keep middle finger on C string fret 3.
- Slide your ring finger on E string from fret 3 to fret 4.
6. G#maj7 | A♭maj7 → Eaug chord transition
To move from G#maj7 | A♭maj7 to Eaug, follow these steps:
- While playing G#maj7 | A♭maj7, first lift your middle finger and pinky.
- Keep index finger on G string fret 1.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is G#maj7 | A♭maj7 suitable for beginners on Ukulele?
G#maj7 | A♭maj7 sits in the intermediate range for Ukulele players. It uses a 3-fret span. Work on clean tone before pushing tempo.
Any beginner-friendly alternative for G#maj7 | A♭maj7?
G#maj7 | A♭maj7 has a more accessible version for Ukulele players. The alternative voicing uses fingering 8-8-8-10. It is a practical bridge between beginner and full voicings.