G minor guitar chord
G minor (Gm) in standard tuning (EADGBE). Play the shape 355333 from the low E string to the high E string. The chord tones are G, Bb, D, and the lowest sounding note is G.
Fingering chart
| String | Fret | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 6th (low E) | 3 | G |
| 5th (A) | 5 | D |
| 4th (D) | 5 | G |
| 3rd (G) | 3 | Bb |
| 2nd (B) | 3 | D |
| 1st (high E) | 3 | G |
Notes and intervals
Formula 1 b3 5. This shape sounds each chord tone.
| Note | Degree | Interval from G | In this shape |
|---|---|---|---|
| G | 1 | Root (0 semitones) | Yes |
| Bb | b3 | Minor 3rd (3 semitones) | Yes |
| D | 5 | Perfect 5th (7 semitones) | Yes |
Related chords
In the key of G minor
See the natural minor scale in all 12 keys for the notes of G minor.