Guitar chord · Intermediate (barre)
G minor chord (Gm) — guitar chord chart
Gm is a minor chord built on G. Its notes are G, B♭, D. Lowering the 3rd by a half step gives minor chords their darker, more melancholic colour.
Gm chord charts
Numbers = fingers (1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring, 4 little). ○ open string, × don’t play. Low E string on the left.
How to play Gm
- Lay your index finger flat across fret 3, from the 6th string to the 1st string (the barre).
- Ring (3) on the 5th string, fret 5 (D).
- Little finger (4) on the 4th string, fret 5 (G).
- Strum all six strings.
- Pick the strings one at a time: each note should ring clearly — if one buzzes, move that finger closer to the fret.
No barre yet? Put a capo on fret 3 and play the open Em shape — it sounds as Gm. Work out other positions with the capo calculator.
Notes in Gm
| Degree | Note | Interval |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | G | root |
| ♭3 | B♭ | minor 3rd |
| 5 | D | perfect 5th |
Progressions with Gm
Drill these changes with the chord-change trainer and read how to change chords faster.
FAQ
- What notes are in the Gm chord?
- Gm (G minor) has 3 notes: G, B♭, D.
- Is Gm hard to play?
- It’s a barre chord, but with a capo on fret 3 you can use the open Em shape instead. Expect a few weeks of practice for a clean barre.
- What’s the difference between Gm and G?
- G is G B D. Lowering the 3rd by a half step gives minor chords their darker, more melancholic colour.