G Minor
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The G minor chord is a triad formed from a root (G), a minor third (B♭) and a perfect fifth (D).
How to play G minor on the piano
To play the G minor chord, start by finding the root of the chord: G. To do so, look at the keyboard and focus on the black keys in groups of three. The white key between the left and middle black keys is G.
The G minor chord is made up of the following notes: G, B♭ and D. To play the chord in its root position in the right hand, use the following fingers:
D - Fifth finger (5)
B♭ - Third finger (3)
G - First finger (1)
Read: Learn more about major and minor chords here.
To play the chord with your left hand, use these fingers, instead:
D - First finger (1)
B♭ - Third finger (3)
G - First finger (5)
Playing the chord might be easier with different fingers, depending on the song or piece of music. To get a feel for how the G minor chord is built, take a look at our video above.
What are the inversions of G minor?
Beyond the root position of G minor, you can play the inversions of the chord. By changing the order of the notes, you'll be able to play the first and second inversions.
How to play the first inversion of G minor
Place B♭ as the lowest note of the chord to play the first inversion of G minor. To play the chord with your right hand, use the following fingers:
G - Fifth finger (5)
D - Second finger (2)
B♭ - First finger (1)
Read: Learn more about chord inversions here.
How to play the second inversion of G minor
For the second inversion of G minor, D is the lowest note in the chord. With your right hand, play the chord with the following fingers:
B♭ - Fifth finger (5)
G - Third finger (3)
D - First finger (1)
