root position: Gm7
G – B♭ – D – F
Gm7 Piano Chord
The G minor 7 chord (Gm7) is made of the notes G, B♭, D and F. Its formula is 1 – ♭3 – 5 – ♭7.
Notes in Gm7
| Note | Formula | Interval from root |
|---|---|---|
| G | 1 | root |
| B♭ | ♭3 | minor 3rd |
| D | 5 | perfect 5th |
| F | ♭7 | minor 7th |
How to play Gm7 on piano
- Right hand: fingers 1-2-3-5
- Left hand: fingers 5-3-2-1
Fingers are numbered from the thumb (1) to the little finger (5).
Gm7 inversions
1st inversion: Gm7/Bb
B♭ – D – F – G
2nd inversion: Gm7/D
D – F – G – B♭
3rd inversion: Gm7/F
F – G – B♭ – D
Other names for Gm7
Gm7 is also written as Gmin7, G-7.