Minor · Gm
Chord G Minor (Gm)
Gm uses 3 keys, from G4 up to D5, 7 semitones apart.
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On the piano, the notes of Gm are G, Bb and D. G is the root, Bb the minor third and D the fifth. Said aloud, its notes are G, B flat and D. Gm uses one black key, Bb, and two white keys, G and D.
The gaps in Gm are not equal. G to Bb is three and Bb to D is four semitones. The frequencies in this position are G4 at 392 Hz, Bb4 at 466.16 Hz and D5 at 587.33 Hz, with A4 tuned to 440 Hz.
Your right hand plays G with the thumb, Bb with the middle finger and D with the little finger. From G4 to D5 the hand spans seven semitones.
In the first inversion, G moves up an octave and the lowest note becomes Bb, the minor third. The fingers are 1 - 2 - 5. The second inversion starts on D, the fifth, and ends on Bb. The fingers are 1 - 3 - 5.
Move Bb in Gm up a semitone, to B, and you have G. It shares Bb and D with Bb, two of its three notes.
Gm shows up in five keys. In Bb major it is the vi, in F major the ii and in Eb major the iii.
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Listen to and visualize Gm
G Minor (Gm)
MinorRoot position
How to play G Minor (Gm)
- 1G · finger 1Play G4 with finger 1 of your right hand.
- 2A# · finger 3Play A#4 with finger 3 of your right hand.
- 3D · finger 5Play D5 with finger 5 of your right hand.
Voicings
Inversions of Gm
Across its 3 positions, the lowest note is G, A#, and D.
| Position | Notes | Fingering | Lowest note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Root position | G · A# · D | 1 - 3 - 5 | G in the bass, the root |
| 1st inversion | A# · D · G | 1 - 2 - 5 | A# in the bass, the third |
| 2nd inversion | D · G · A# | 1 - 3 - 5 | D in the bass, the fifth |
Gm in every key
Gm sits in the scale of 5 keys.
Major keys
Practice Notebook
Step-by-step guide: G Minor (Gm)
- Ear Training: Major/Minor Comparison and Third Recognition
- Visual Orientation on White and Black Keys
- Concrete Progression with Available Related Chords
- Accurate Note Reading and Distances in G Minor
- Posture and Biomechanics of Both Hands Without Tension
- Root Position and Two Inversions, Comparing Bass and Movement
- 10 to 15 Minutes Practice with Rhythm, Metronome, and Self-Assessment
- Common Errors, Corrections, and Musical Application
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