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G#/C — with the third in the bass (first inversion)

Also written Ab/C — the same chord, spelled the other way.

Notes in G#/C: C – G# – B# – D#Formula: 1 – 3 – 5 / 3

In the formula, the numbers count steps of the major scale starting from the note that names the chord; "b" lowers a half step, "#" raises one — and a slash names the bass note.

C/E is the C major chord with E in the bass — the first inversion. The harmony is the same, but the bass becomes lighter and gains melodic direction.

The same chord on all four instruments

G#/C, x 3 1 1 1 4G#/C21113×CD#G#CG#
Guitar
G#/C, x 3 1 1 1 4G#/C21113×CD#G#CG#
Electric guitar
G#/C, x 5 4 6G#/C4213×CD#G#
Cavaquinho
G#/C, 5 0 4 6G#/C4213CCG#D#
Ukulele

Where to use it: Melodic bass lines and smooth transitions between chords.

This is just one shape of G#/C. In Chord & Fret, you check it note by note, playing any shape as an arpeggio; open every variation on the neck, grouped by bass note; and change the tuning — the shape rewrites itself. Start free. Unlock everything with Pro. Plays offline.

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Part of the Inversions (slash) family.

Other chords in this family

G#/D#G#/GG#/A#G#/C#G#/F

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