G Minor Chord

Gm Level 2: The Session

G Minor (Gm) is built from the notes G, Bb, D. Its intervals are Root — Minor 3rd — Perfect 5th. Darker, more introspective, and emotionally complex. The minor triad pulls the brightness of major downward by a single semitone in the third, changing the entire mood.

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Notes and intervals

Interval Semitones Note
Root 0 G
Minor 3rd 3 Bb
Perfect 5th 7 D

What does g minor chord sound like?

Darker, more introspective, and emotionally complex. The minor triad pulls the brightness of major downward by a single semitone in the third, changing the entire mood.

G Minor Chord in music

A sombre, elegant chord. Mozart's Symphony No. 40 in G minor is one of the most famous works in the key. G minor carries gravitas and emotional weight.

How to recognise g minor chord by ear

Compare it directly to major. The third is lower — it feels like a shadow falling across the chord. Don't just think "sad" — think "deeper." The fifth is the same as major, so focus on the third.

Practice identifying this chord in ChordFrog's Level 2: The Session .

Practice tip

G minor has a stately, classical gravity. Compare it to G major — the Bb (minor third) instead of B natural creates the shift. Mozart's Symphony No. 40 is the masterclass for G minor's character. Practise this comparison while humming the bass note G.

Frequently asked questions

What notes are in a G Minor chord?
G Minor (Gm) contains three notes: G, Bb, D. The intervals are Root, Minor 3rd, Perfect 5th.
How do I recognise G Minor by ear?
Compare it directly to major. The third is lower — it feels like a shadow falling across the chord. Don't just think "sad" — think "deeper." The fifth is the same as major, so focus on the third. Practice identifying G Minor in ChordFrog's Level 2 (The Session).
What level is G Minor in ChordFrog?
G Minor is introduced at Level 2: The Session. This level covers all 12 major triads.

Other G chords

G Major Chord G Diminished Chord G Augmented Chord G Sus2 Chord G Sus4 Chord

All Minor Chords chords

C Minor Chord D♭ Minor Chord D Minor Chord E♭ Minor Chord E Minor Chord F Minor Chord F♯ Minor Chord A♭ Minor Chord A Minor Chord B♭ Minor Chord B Minor Chord

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