Chords in the key of G minor
The G minor scale is G – A – Bb – C – D – Eb – F. Building a chord on each note gives the seven chords below, numbered with Roman numerals (lowercase for minor, uppercase for major).
7th chords in G minor
Add the seventh note of the scale to each chord for a richer, jazzier sound.
Common progressions in G minor
- i–iv–VGmCmD
- Andalusian cadenceGmFEbD
- i–VI–III–VIIGmEbBbF
Questions
What chords are in the key of G minor?
The chords in G minor are Gm, Adim, Bb, Cm, Dm, Eb and F, plus D (a major V borrowed from the harmonic minor scale).
Which chords in G minor are major and which are minor?
Major: Bb, Eb and F. Minor: Gm, Cm and Dm. Adim is diminished.
What is the relative major of G minor?
Bb major. It uses the same notes and chords, but centers on Bb.
How can I play in G minor with easy chords?
Put a capo on fret 3 and play the open chords of E minor: Em, G, Am, Bm, C and D.