Gm/F# chord on guitar
G Minor Over F Sharp. Notes: G, Bb and D.
How to play Gm/F#
- Put your index finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 1 (Bb).
- Put your middle finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 2 (F#).
- Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 3 (D).
- Let the open D and G strings ring.
- Don't play the high E string: skip it or mute it with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the low E string down.
All 4 ways to play Gm/F#
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyOpen position
EasyBarre at fret 3
MediumFret 7 position
MediumNotes 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/F#
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Questions
What notes are in the Gm/F# chord?
Gm/F# (G minor over F sharp) is made of three notes: G (root), Bb (minor third) and D (perfect fifth). The slash means F# is played as the lowest note.
How do you play Gm/F# on guitar?
The easiest Gm/F# is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 1 (Bb). Put your middle finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 2 (F#). Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 3 (D).
Is Gm/F# hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 fretted notes plus open strings.
What is the difference between Gm/F# 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/F# in?
Gm/F# 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.