G Minor
Gm minor has 2 flats. Its relative major is Bb and its parallel key is G. This page lists the signature, scale notes, diatonic chords, and go-to progressions, with tools that play the sound.
Key signature
Flats: 2 (Notes: Bb, Eb)
Scale notes
The notes that make up this scale, shown with their degrees.
| Degree | 1 | 2 | ♭3 | 4 | 5 | ♭6 | ♭7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Note | G | A | A# | C | D | D# | F |
Diatonic chords
The chords that belong to this key, color-coded by role: T (tonic), SD (subdominant), D (dominant).
Triads
| Degree | Chord | Notes | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ⅰm | Gm | G Bb D | T |
| Ⅱdim | Adim | A C Eb | SD |
| Ⅲ | A# | A# D F | T |
| Ⅳm | Cm | C Eb G | SD |
| Ⅴm | Dm | D F A | D |
| Ⅵ | D# | D# G A# | T |
| Ⅶ | F | F A C | D |
Seventh chords
| Degree | Chord | Notes | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ⅰm7 | Gm7 | G Bb D F | T |
| Ⅱm7b5 | Am7b5 | A C Eb G | SD |
| Ⅲmaj7 | A#maj7 | A# D F A | T |
| Ⅳm7 | Cm7 | C Eb G Bb | SD |
| Ⅴm7 | Dm7 | D F A C | D |
| Ⅵmaj7 | D#maj7 | D# G A# D | T |
| Ⅶ7 | F7 | F A C Eb | D |
This table uses the natural minor. Raising the 7th (harmonic minor) turns V into D (V7 = D7) for a stronger resolution.
Related keys
Go-to progressions in this key
Common progressions written out with the real chord names for this key. Play them in the progression player to hear them.
| Progression | Chords | |
|---|---|---|
| Andalusian Cadence | Gm - F#dim - D# - D | ▶ Play in player |
| Minor II-V-I | Am7b5 - D7 - Gm7 | ▶ Play in player |
| Rock Power Progression | Gm - F - Cm - Gm | ▶ Play in player |
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