The G flat Minor Chord on the piano consists of the notes G flat, B flat flat, and D flat, creating a dark and melancholic sound that is commonly used in jazz ballads.

How to play the G flat Minor Chord on the piano

G flat Minor Chord in root position

For the G flat Minor Chord in root position, the left hand should position the thumb on G flat, the middle finger on B flat, and the pinky finger on D flat. The right hand should position the thumb on G flat, the middle finger on B flat, and the pinky finger on D flat. Both hands should maintain a relaxed and curved hand shape while playing the chord.

G flat Minor Chord inversions

First Inversion

To switch the Gb minor chord from root (Gb-Bbb-Db) to first inversion (Bbb-Db-Gb), move your thumb to Bbb, keep the second finger on Db, and your pinky goes to the higher Gb.

Second Inversion

Navigating from G♭ minor in root position (G♭-B♭♭-D♭) to its 2nd inversion (D♭-G♭-B♭♭) means your thumb lands on D♭, your middle finger finds G♭, and your pinky settles on B♭♭, all with a gentle hand shift rightward.