Gm/E chord on guitar
G Minor Over E. Notes: G, Bb and D.
How to play Gm/E
- Lay your middle finger flat across the 3rd (G) to the 1st (high E) string at fret 3. This is the barre.
- Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 2 (E).
- Don't play the low E and A strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the D string down.
All 4 ways to play Gm/E
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Barre at fret 3
MediumBarre at fret 3
MediumBarre at fret 3
HardBarre at fret 5
HardNotes and theory
The minor triad swaps the major third for a minor third, which gives it a darker, sadder color. The formula is 1 b3 5, and you will also see it written as Gmin and G-.
Keys that use Gm/E
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Questions
What notes are in the Gm/E chord?
Gm/E (G minor over E) is made of three notes: G (root), Bb (minor third) and D (perfect fifth). The slash means E is played as the lowest note.
How do you play Gm/E on guitar?
The easiest Gm/E is the "barre at fret 3" shape. Lay your middle finger flat across the 3rd (G) to the 1st (high E) string at fret 3. This is the barre. Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 2 (E). Don't play the low E and A strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
Is Gm/E hard to play on guitar?
Gm/E has no open-string shape, so every version needs a barre or a stretch. The easiest one is rated medium.
What is the difference between Gm/E and G?
Only the third changes. G major uses a major third and sounds bright; G minor lowers that note by a half step, which makes it sound darker. The root and the fifth stay the same.
What key is Gm/E in?
Gm/E belongs to 6 keys: E flat major (as the iii chord), F major (as the ii chord), B flat major (as the vi chord), C minor (as the v chord), D minor (as the iv chord) and G minor (as the i chord).
What does a minor chord sound like?
The minor triad swaps the major third for a minor third, which gives it a darker, sadder color.