About the G minor chord
The minor chord lowers the third by a semitone, which gives it a darker, sadder colour than the major. It appears in almost every style, from folk to metal. The symbol for it is Gm.
How to play Gm
- Lay your index finger flat across the top 6 strings at fret 3, pressing just behind the fret.
- Put your middle finger on the A string at fret 5.
- Put your ring finger on the D string at fret 5.
- Strum all six strings.
1 index · 2 middle · 3 ring · 4 little
Chords in the key of G minor
These are the chords built on each note of the G minor scale, so they all sound good together with Gm. The Roman numeral under each one is its position in the key.
Other G chords
Gm chord questions
What notes are in a G minor chord?
G minor is made of G, B♭ and D. In intervals that is 1, ♭3, 5 above the root, G.
What is the easiest way to play Gm?
The first shape above is the most common one: 3 5 5 3 3 3 from the low E string to the high E, where x means don't play that string and 0 means play it open. Start there, and try the other shapes once it feels comfortable.
Is Gm a barre chord?
The main shape uses a barre, where one finger holds down several strings at once. Press just behind the fret and roll the finger slightly onto its side.