G minor chord on piano
Gm is a minor chord built on G. It uses the notes G - B♭ - D and sounds darker, softer and more emotional.
- Notes
- G B♭ D
- Formula
- 1 - ♭3 - 5
- Right hand fingering
- 1 - 3 - 5
- Left hand fingering
- 5 - 3 - 1
- Chord symbol
- Gm
How to play Gm step by step
- Find G. G is the white key between the first and second black keys of the group of three.
- Add B♭, 3 half steps above G.
- Add D, 7 half steps above G.
- Press all 3 keys together with fingers 1 - 3 - 5 of your right hand. Keep your wrist level and let the weight of your arm do the work.
Gm inversions
An inversion uses the same notes in a different order. Inversions let your hand move less between chords, which is how pianists make chord changes sound smooth.
Which keys use the Gm chord?
Knowing where a chord lives helps you guess the next chord in a song. Gm appears naturally in these keys:
Frequently asked questions
What notes are in the G minor chord?
The G minor chord (Gm) contains 3 notes: G, B♭, D. Its formula is 1 - ♭3 - 5.
How do you play Gm on piano?
Put your right-hand thumb on G and play G, B♭, D together using fingers 1 - 3 - 5. With the left hand, use fingers 5 - 3 - 1.