Gm guitar chord
The Gm chord (G minor) is built from the notes G, Bb and D, formula 1–b3–5. It appears in F major (as ii), Eb major (as iii) and Bb major (as vi).
- Notes
- G Bb D
- Type
- minor
- Level
- Barre chord
Barre · fret 3Shape 1 of 4
355333How to play Gm
The usual Gm shape is a barre chord: your index finger presses fret 3 across several strings (355333). Barre chords take practice, so start by getting each string to ring clearly before worrying about speed.
Darker and more reflective than a major chord, because the third is lowered by a half step.
Other ways to play it
Questions
What notes are in the Gm chord?
Gm contains G, Bb and D. Its formula is 1–b3–5.
Is Gm hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is 355333. A shortcut: put a capo on fret 3 and play an open Em shape.