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G Minor Chord

Chord Diagram

G minor chord fingering diagram for guitar. Use your index finger to bar all six strings at the third fret, ring finger on the fifth fret of the A string, and pinky on the fifth fret of the D string.334EADGBE

This is a barre chord shape

Numbers = Finger placement

3rd fret barre with index finger

Finger Positions

1st Finger (Index)

Barre across all strings at 3rd fret

3rd Finger (Ring)

5th fret of the A string (5th string)

4th Finger (Pinky)

5th fret of the D string (4th string)

Difficulty Warning: This is a barre chord that requires significant finger strength. Start with open position chords before attempting this one.

Gm Chord Variations

Gm7

Adds jazzy flavor

353333

Gm6

Bright minor sound

355353

GmMaj7

Mysterious quality

354333

Common Progressions with Gm

Gm - Eb - Bb - F

Classic minor progression in G minor key

GmEbBbF

Gm - Cm - D - Gm

Dark, emotional progression

GmCmDGm

Gm - F - Eb - D

Descending progression with resolution

GmFEbD

Practice Tips for Gm Chord

Common Mistakes

  • • Not pressing barre firmly enough
  • • Thumb positioned incorrectly behind neck
  • • Fingers arching and touching other strings
  • • Applying too much pressure (causes fatigue)

Practice Exercises

  • • Build finger strength with partial barres first
  • • Practice barre without other fingers initially
  • • Use capo to practice the shape in easier positions
  • • Take breaks to avoid hand strain

Popular Songs Using Gm Chord

While My Guitar Gently Weeps

The Beatles

Intermediate

Summertime

George Gershwin

Intermediate

Zombie

The Cranberries

Intermediate

Creep

Radiohead

Intermediate

The Thrill Is Gone

B.B. King

Advanced

Eleanor Rigby

The Beatles

Intermediate
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