G minor 7th chord on piano
The G minor 7th chord is G–Bb–D–F. Tap the keys below to hear it.
Gm7G · Bb · D · F
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Gm7 works as the ii in F major, setting up C7 before it lands on F. The Bb and F inside it keep the sound soft-edged rather than sad.
How the G minor 7th chord is built
Fingerings & inversions
Standard fingerings use the thumb (1), the little finger (5), and either the index (2) or middle finger (3). Hand size and musical context change what feels natural. Switch Fingers on above to see 1-2-3-5 land for Gm7.
| Position | Notes (bottom → top) | Right hand | Left hand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Root position | G – Bb – D – F | 1-2-3-5 | 5-3-2-1 |
| 1st inversion | Bb – D – F – G | 1-2-4-5 | 5-4-2-1 |
| 2nd inversion | D – F – G – Bb | 1-2-3-5 | 5-3-2-1 |
| 3rd inversion | F – G – Bb – D | 1-2-4-5 | 5-3-2-1 |
Inversion diagrams
The inversion buttons above play all 4 shapes of Gm7.
Where Gm7 shows up
Gm7 is built on G minor, the relative minor of Bb major. The key of G minor has two flats. Gm7 works as the ii7 in F and the iii7 in Eb, the roles that put it at the front of jazz and soul progressions.
Jazz players know it as the start of Gm7–C7–Fmaj7, the ii–V–I in F major.
Common questions
What notes are in the G minor 7th chord?
The G minor 7th chord is made up of G, Bb, D, F. Bb, the black key between A and B, is the only raised note in the shape; G and D and F stay white.
What fingers should I use to play Gm7 on piano?
In root position, the standard fingering is 1-2-3-5 in the right hand and 5-3-2-1 in the left hand (1 = thumb, 5 = little finger). Gm7 puts finger 2 on Bb, the chord's only black key.
What are the seventh chords in the key of G minor?
Building a seventh on each degree of the G natural minor scale gives Gm7, Am7b5, Bbmaj7, Cm7, Dm7, Ebmaj7, F7. Gm7 is the home chord of the set.
When should I play Gm7 instead of G minor?
Gm7 is the G minor triad with F added on top, so the two swap freely. The seventh takes the edge off the minor sound; use the plain triad when you want the sadness undiluted.
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Last updated 2026-08-19