G Minor Chord

How to play Gm on guitar

Read the diagrams with the low E string on the left. × means do not play that string, ○ means play it open.

Easier way: there is no open Gm shape, so it is usually played with one of the movable shapes above. With a capo you can use a shape you already know: capo on fret 3 and play the Em shape, or capo on fret 5 and play the Dm shape.

How to play Gm on piano

Play G, B♭, D together. With your right hand, use fingers 1, 3 and 5 (thumb on G). Your left hand can play G an octave lower for a fuller sound.

Chords in the key of G minor

These seven chords are built from the G minor scale (G, A, B♭, C, D, E♭, F), so they all sound at home next to Gm.

Common progressions in G minor

• i - VI - III - VII: Gm - E♭ - B♭ - F
• i - iv - v - i: Gm - Cm - Dm - Gm
• i - VII - VI - VII: Gm - F - E♭ - F

The relative major of G minor is B♭. Both keys use the same notes. On the Camelot wheel, G minor is 6A.

Related chords

• G (G major)
• G7 (G seventh)
• Gmaj7 (G major seventh)
• Gm7 (G minor seventh)
• Gsus4 (G suspended fourth)
• All chords in the library

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