Gm chord (G minor) on guitar
Gm (G minor) has three notes: G, B flat and D. Its formula is 1, b3, 5. In major keys, Gm is the ii chord in F major, the iii in Eb major and the vi in Bb major.
Gm chord shapes
Fingers: 3 on E, 1 on A, 4 on B.
Finger 1 barres fret 3, then 3 on A, 4 on D.
Fingers: 3 on E, 1 on A, 4 on G.
Finger 1 barres fret 3, then 3 on A, 3 on D, 4 on e.
Fingers: 1 on D, 3 on G, 4 on B, 2 on e.
Fingers: 4 on A, 2 on D, 1 on G, 3 on B.
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| Symbol | Gm |
|---|---|
| Also written | Gmin, G- |
| Notes | G Bb D |
| Formula | 1 b3 5 |
| Intervals | root, minor third, perfect fifth |
| Type | Minor chord |
Gm across the neck
Guitar · 6-string, tuned low to high: E, A, D, G, B, e. 24 frets.
- E string: fret 3 G (1), fret 6 Bb (flat 3), fret 10 D (5), fret 15 G (1), fret 18 Bb (flat 3), fret 22 D (5).
- A string: fret 1 Bb (flat 3), fret 5 D (5), fret 10 G (1), fret 13 Bb (flat 3), fret 17 D (5), fret 22 G (1).
- D string: fret 0 D (5), fret 5 G (1), fret 8 Bb (flat 3), fret 12 D (5), fret 17 G (1), fret 20 Bb (flat 3), fret 24 D (5).
- G string: fret 0 G (1), fret 3 Bb (flat 3), fret 7 D (5), fret 12 G (1), fret 15 Bb (flat 3), fret 19 D (5), fret 24 G (1).
- B string: fret 3 D (5), fret 8 G (1), fret 11 Bb (flat 3), fret 15 D (5), fret 20 G (1), fret 23 Bb (flat 3).
- e string: fret 3 G (1), fret 6 Bb (flat 3), fret 10 D (5), fret 15 G (1), fret 18 Bb (flat 3), fret 22 D (5).
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Questions
What notes are in the Gm chord?
Gm (G minor) has three notes: G, B flat and D. Its formula is 1, b3, 5. G is the root, Bb is the minor third and D is the perfect fifth.
How do you play Gm on guitar?
The easiest shape is 31003x. Fingers: 3 on E, 1 on A, 4 on B.
What key is Gm in?
In major keys, Gm is the ii chord in F major, the iii in Eb major and the vi in Bb major. It is diatonic to those keys, so it fits songs in any of them.
What is the difference between Gm and G?
Gm has a minor 3rd, Bb. G major raises it a half step to B. The root and 5th stay the same.