# 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. With D in the bass, this voicing functions as the 2nd inversion of G minor.

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

## 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 0 3 3 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-minor/d/xx0333)
- Shape 2: -1 5 0 3 3 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-minor/d/x50333)
- Shape 3: -1 5 5 3 3 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-minor/d/x55333)
- Shape 4: -1 -1 0 0 8 6 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-minor/d/xx0086)
- Shape 5: -1 -1 0 7 8 6 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-minor/d/xx0786)
- Shape 6: 10 10 8 0 8 10 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-minor/d/aa808a)
- Shape 7: 10 10 0 0 11 10 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-minor/d/aa00ba)
- Shape 8: -1 -1 0 0 11 10 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-minor/d/xx00ba)

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