G Minor Guitar Chord Chart
Notes: G - Bb - D
Formula: 1 - ♭3 - 5
Intervals: Root, Minor 3rd, Perfect 5th
Quick answer
The Gm guitar chord is played as 3-5-5-3-3-3 from low E to high E and uses the notes G, Bb, D.
- Fret pattern
- 3-5-5-3-3-3
- Chord notes
- G, Bb, D
- Formula
- 1 - ♭3 - 5
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How to Play Gm
- 1Barre your index finger across fret 3 (low E, G, B, high E strings)
- 2Place your ring finger on fret 5 of the A string
- 3Place your pinky finger on fret 5 of the D string
About Minor Chords
Built from the 1st, flatted 3rd, and 5th notes of the major scale. Minor chords sound darker and more melancholy.
G Minor Guitar Chord FAQ
What notes are in the G Minor guitar chord?
The G Minor guitar chord uses the notes G, Bb, D.
How do you play Gm on guitar?
Play the Gm guitar chord with the 3-5-5-3-3-3 fret pattern from low E to high E. Barre your index finger across fret 3 (low E, G, B, high E strings) Place your ring finger on fret 5 of the A string Place your pinky finger on fret 5 of the D string
What is the formula for G Minor?
The G Minor formula is 1 - ♭3 - 5: Root, Minor 3rd, Perfect 5th.