Accessible Page: G Minor Chord On Guitar: Diagrams and Theory

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Chord Shapes

There are 3 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 3 of the low E, G, B and high E strings at the same time
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 5 of the A string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 5 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 5 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 6 of the high E string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 7 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 8 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 10 of the A and high E strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 11 of the B string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 12 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 12 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

G m Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the G minor (G m) chord. This chord, a member of the Minor Chords family, is constructed with the notes G, Bb, and D. The intervals that build this chord are the 1 (Root), b3 (Minor Third), and 5 (Perfect Fifth).

Understanding the notation of these intervals is crucial to mastering the G m chord. It's a part of the larger world of guitar chords, and you can learn more about this in our full tutorial on guitar chords.

As you delve into the G m chord, you'll discover that it's about more than just the notes and intervals. It's about how these elements come together to create a distinct sound. To learn more about how chords are built by stacking intervals, check out our guitar music theory tutorial.

The G m chord is a stepping stone to more advanced chords. Once you've mastered it, you might want to explore more advanced chords. And, if you'd like to understand how to invert intervals in a chord to get new shapes, our chord inversion tutorial is a great next step.

Finally, if you're unsure about any chord shapes shown on the fretboard, remember to use our interactive tool to analyze chord shapes. It's a handy tool for any guitarist, beginner or advanced. Happy playing!

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