Gm Piano Chord

The G minor chord (Gm) is made of the notes G, B♭ and D. Its formula is 1 – ♭3 – 5.

Tap the keyboard to hear Gm.

Notes in Gm

Note	Formula	Interval from root
G	1	root
B♭	♭3	minor 3rd
D	5	perfect 5th

How to play Gm on piano

Right hand: fingers 1-3-5
Left hand: fingers 5-3-1

Fingers are numbered from the thumb (1) to the little finger (5).

Gm inversions

root position: Gm

G – B♭ – D · RH 1-3-5, LH 5-3-1

1st inversion: Gm/Bb

B♭ – D – G · RH 1-2-5, LH 5-3-1

2nd inversion: Gm/D

D – G – B♭ · RH 1-3-5, LH 5-2-1

Other names for Gm

Gm is also written as Gmin, G-.

Keys that contain Gm

E♭ major (Gm is the iii chord)
F major (Gm is the ii chord)
B♭ major (Gm is the vi chord)
C minor (Gm is the v chord)
D minor (Gm is the iv chord)
G minor (Gm is the i chord)

More G chords

Minor chords in every key