G minor · 7 chords · 2♭

Chords in the Key of G minor

The key of G minor contains the notes G – A – Bb – C – D – Eb – F. Its seven chords are Gm, Adim, Bb, Cm, Dm, Eb, F.

The seven chords of G minor

These are the triads built on each note of the G minor scale. The numerals show where each chord sits in the key: capital letters are major chords, lowercase letters are minor.

Numeral	Chord	Notes	Function
i	Gm	G – Bb – D	Tonic
ii°	Adim	A – C – Eb	Supertonic
III	Bb	Bb – D – F	Mediant
iv	Cm	C – Eb – G	Subdominant
v	Dm	D – F – A	Dominant
VI	Eb	Eb – G – Bb	Submediant
VII	F	F – A – C	Subtonic

Seventh chords in G minor

Adding the seventh gives a richer, more open sound. These are the seventh chords that fit G minor.

Gm7 Am7b5 Bbmaj7 Cm7 Dm7 Ebmaj7 F7

Key signature of G minor

G minor has 2 flats: Bb, Eb.

The relative major of G minor is Bb major: it uses exactly the same notes and chords, but feels brighter.

How to use the chords of G minor

Most songs in a minor key start and end on the i chord and lean on the iv and v chords. Try borrowing the major V chord to make the ending pull harder toward the home chord.

Chord progressions in G minor

Popular progressions written out in G minor:

i-VI-III-VII: Gm – Eb – Bb – F
Andalusian Cadence (i-VII-VI-V): Gm – F – Eb – D
i-iv-v (minor blues): Gm – Cm – Dm
i-VI-VII: Gm – Eb – F

Scales to play in G minor

G Natural Minor Scale G Minor Pentatonic Scale G Blues Scale

FAQ

What chords are in the key of G minor?

The chords in G minor are Gm, Adim, Bb, Cm, Dm, Eb, F, which are chords i – ii° – III – iv – v – VI – VII of the key.

What is the relative major of G minor?

It is Bb major. The two keys share exactly the same notes and chords.

How many sharps or flats are in G minor?