Gm7 chord on piano
G Minor Seventh. Notes: G, Bb, D and F.
How to play Gm7
- Find G just below middle C. That is the root.
- Add Bb, D and F above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-5. Left hand: 5-3-2-1.
Notes
Gm7 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
G · Bb · D · F1st inversion
Bb · D · F · G2nd inversion
D · F · G · Bb3rd inversion
F · G · Bb · DNotes and theory
The minor seventh is a minor triad plus a minor seventh: mellow and smooth, a staple of soul, R&B and jazz. The formula is 1 b3 5 b7, and you will also see it written as Gmin7 and G-7.
Keys that use Gm7
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Questions
What notes are in the Gm7 chord?
Gm7 (G minor seventh) is made of four notes: G (root), Bb (minor third), D (perfect fifth) and F (minor seventh).
How do you play Gm7 on piano?
Play G, Bb, D and F together. With the right hand use fingers 1-2-3-5; with the left hand use 5-3-2-1.
What are the inversions of Gm7?
Root position: G Bb D F. 1st inversion: Bb D F G. 2nd inversion: D F G Bb. 3rd inversion: F G Bb D.
What key is Gm7 in?
Gm7 belongs to 6 keys: E flat major (as the iii7 chord), F major (as the ii7 chord), B flat major (as the vi7 chord), C minor (as the v7 chord), D minor (as the iv7 chord) and G minor (as the i7 chord).
What does a minor seventh chord sound like?
The minor seventh is a minor triad plus a minor seventh: mellow and smooth, a staple of soul, R&B and jazz.