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G Minor Chord on Piano (Gm)

To play Gm on the piano, press G, Bb and D together: root, minor third and fifth. The shape to remember: black key on the third (Bb), white keys for the rest. Below: keyboard, inversions, fingering and the chords of its key.

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Gm G Bb D

Three ways to play Gm

Pianists switch between these positions to connect chords smoothly.

Gm G Bb D

Root position: G Bb D

Gm Bb D G

1st inversion: Bb D G

Gm D G Bb

2nd inversion: D G Bb

How to play Gm on the piano

HandGBbD
Right hand1 (thumb)3 (middle)5 (little)
Left hand5 (little)3 (middle)1 (thumb)

Keep the fingers curved and land on G, Bb and D at the same moment; if one note is quieter, that finger is too flat.

The chords of G minor

These seven chords share their notes with Gm.

DegreeChordNotes
i Gm G Bb D
ii° Adim A C Eb
III Bb Bb D F
iv Cm C Eb G
v Dm D F A
VI Eb Eb G Bb
VII F F A C

Quick facts about Gm

Keyboard shape

Black key on the third (bb), white keys for the rest.

Key signature

Gm is the relative minor of Bb major: 2 flats.

Leads here

D7 (D F# A C) pulls straight into Gm.

Gm in real chord progressions

Gm belongs to these major keys:

  • vi in Bb major
  • ii in F major
  • iii in Eb major

Relative major: Bb · Parallel major: G

Many songs use this order from Gm (i - VI - III - VII): Gm → Eb → Bb → F. Say each chord name as you play it.

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In ChordRunner Gm and every other chord ride towards your runner: play them on your piano in time. MIDI keyboard or microphone, both work.

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Common questions

What are the notes of Gm?

G, Bb and D. Start on G, add the minor third Bb, then the fifth D.

What chord leads to Gm?

D7, its dominant 7th. Play D7 and then Gm: the tension of the 7th chord resolves into Gm.

What is the relative major of G minor?

Bb. Both share the same key signature, and the two chords share two notes.

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