Key of G minor

Key signature: 2 flats (B♭, E♭). Scale: G, A, B♭, C, D, E♭, F. Chords: Gm, Adim, B♭, Cm, Dm, E♭, F.

Chords in G minor

Each scale degree has a triad and a four-note seventh chord. Tap a chord for the guitar shape.

iGmGm7 ii°AdimAm7b5 IIIB♭B♭maj7 ivCmCm7 vDmDm7 VIE♭E♭maj7 VIIFF7

Capo tip: on guitar, put a capo on fret 3 and play the shapes of E minor – then 4 of the main chords are easy open shapes (0 without a capo).

The G minor scale

GiAii°B♭IIICivDvE♭VIFVII

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Common progressions in G minor

Progression	Chords	Generator
Minor ii–V–i	Am7b5 – D7 – Gm7 – Gm7	Open in generator
Andalusian cadence	Gm – F – E♭ – D	Open in generator
Epic minor (i–VI–III–VII)	Gm – E♭ – B♭ – F	Open in generator
Minor cadence (i–iv–V–i)	Gm – Cm – D – Gm	Open in generator
Minor ballad (i–VII–VI–VII)	Gm – F – E♭ – F	Open in generator

Major keys

Minor keys

Frequently asked questions

How many sharps or flats are in G minor?

G minor has 2 flats (B♭, E♭). Its relative major is B♭ major, with the same key signature.

What chords are in the key of G minor?

The triads built on the scale degrees: Gm, Adim, B♭, Cm, Dm, E♭, F. The main chords used most often: Gm, Cm, E♭, F.

Why is the V chord often major in minor songs?

In natural minor the v chord is minor (Dm), but harmonic minor raises the 7th, which makes it major and pulls harder back to the tonic. That's the classic minor cadence.

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