Gm7 guitar chord
The Gm7 chord (G minor 7th) is built from the notes G, Bb, D and F, formula 1–b3–5–b7. It appears in F major (as ii7), Eb major (as iii7) and Bb major (as vi7).
- Notes
- G Bb D F
- Type
- minor 7th
- Level
- Barre chord
Barre · fret 3Shape 1 of 3
353333How to play Gm7
The usual Gm7 shape is a barre chord: your index finger presses fret 3 across several strings (353333). Barre chords take practice, so start by getting each string to ring clearly before worrying about speed.
Mellow and smooth, common in soul, R&B, jazz and laid-back pop.
Other ways to play it
Questions
What notes are in the Gm7 chord?
Gm7 contains G, Bb, D and F. Its formula is 1–b3–5–b7.
Is Gm7 hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is 353333. A shortcut: put a capo on fret 3 and play an open Em7 shape.
What can I play instead of Gm7?
Gm is the closest simpler chord. It keeps the same root and basic character, so it works when Gm7 is too hard or too busy.