What is G Minor 7?
The G Minor 7 guitar chord is formed by the notes G – Bb – D – F and is played using the fingering 353333. It’s a minor chord commonly used in Gm7-C7-Fmaj7.
G Minor 7 Chord Diagram
Standard Position
6th (E) string: 3th fret
5th (A) string: 5th fret
4th (D) string: 3th fret
3rd (G) string: 3th fret
2nd (B) string: 3th fret
1st (E) string: 3th fret
How to Play G Minor 7
- Place fingertips close to the fret wire using the diagram 353333.
- Arch fingers so they don’t touch adjacent strings; keep thumb behind the neck.
- Pick each string to check for buzz or mute; adjust pressure and curl.
- Strum slow down-strums; add down–down–up–up–down–up when clean.
Pro Tip: Practice chord changes with a metronome at 70–90 BPM for one-minute rounds.
G Minor 7 Variations
Gm7add9
353533
Adds the 9th for extra color
Gm7/Bb
x13333
First inversion with Bb in bass
Popular Songs Using G Minor 7
Famous Examples:
- • Autumn Leaves
- • All of Me
More Hits:
- • Summertime
- • My Funny Valentine
Common Chord Progressions with G Minor 7
Gm7-C7-Fmaj7
Classic ii-V-I progression in F major
Cm7-Gm7-D7-Gm7
Minor blues progression
Gm7-Am7b5-D7-Gm7
A popular progression used in many songs
Practice Tips for G Minor 7
1. Barre Chord Technique
Requires good barre technique - practice slowly
2. Jazz and R&B Essential
Important for jazz and R&B progressions
Common Substitutions for G Minor 7
Music Theory Behind G Minor 7
Notes in G Minor 7: G - Bb - D - F
Scale: G - A - Bb - C - D - Eb - F - G
Key Signature: Two flats (Bb, Eb)
Relative Major: Bbmaj7
Gm7 is a minor 7th chord built on the G minor triad with the added minor 7th (F). It's essential for jazz and R&B harmony.
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Master G Minor 7 Today!
G Minor 7 is a stepping stone to advanced playing. Take your time and practice regularly!