# G minor Guitar Chord

> The G minor minor chord, composed of the root (G minor), minor third B♭, and perfect fifth D, evokes a melancholic or introspective emotion. The lowered third B♭ gives it a somber, contemplative quality, contrasting with the major chord’s brightness, and is often used to express depth and emotional complexity.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-minor

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: Gmin
- Notes: G, B♭, D
- Intervals: 1 (G), ♭3 (B♭), 5 (D)
- Mood: sad, moody, introspective, emotional
- Genres: Pop, Rock, Blues, Classical
- Playable shapes: 85

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: -1 -1 5 3 3 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-minor/xx5333)
- Shape 2: 3 1 0 0 3 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-minor/310033)
- Shape 3: 3 5 5 3 3 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-minor/355333)
- Shape 4: -1 10 8 0 8 10 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-minor/xa808a)
- Shape 5: -1 10 0 0 11 10 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-minor/xa00ba)
- Shape 6: -1 10 12 0 11 10 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-minor/xac0ba)
- Shape 7: -1 10 0 12 11 10 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-minor/xa0cba)
- Shape 8: -1 10 12 12 11 10 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-minor/xaccba)

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