Gm chord on ukulele
G Minor. Notes: G, Bb and D.
How to play Gm
- Put your index finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 1 (Bb).
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 2 (D).
- Put your ring finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 3 (G).
- Let the open G string ring.
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play Gm
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyFret 1 position
EasyFret 5 position
MediumFret 2 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
More G chords
All G ukulele chordsminor chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the Gm chord?
Gm (G minor) is made of three notes: G (root), Bb (minor third) and D (perfect fifth).
How do you play Gm on ukulele?
The easiest Gm is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 1 (Bb). Put your middle finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 2 (D). Put your ring finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 3 (G).
Is Gm hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 fretted notes plus open strings.
What is the difference between Gm 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 in?
Gm 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.