The G Minor chord on the piano consists of the notes G, Bb, and D, creating a melancholic and somber sound that is commonly used in classical music compositions.

How to play the G Minor Chord on the piano

G Minor Chord in root position

The left hand should be positioned with the thumb on D, the pinky on G, and the middle finger on Bb. The right hand should be positioned with the thumb on G, the middle finger on Bb, and the pinky on D. Both hands should be curved and relaxed.

G Minor Chord inversions

First Inversion

For G minor, shifting from root (G-Bb-D) to first inversion (Bb-D-G), place your thumb on Bb, your second finger goes on D, and your pinky reaches up to the higher G.

Second Inversion

For the G minor chord, you’re starting in the root position (G-B♭-D). To switch to the 2nd inversion (D-G-B♭), it’s just a matter of guiding your thumb to D, letting your middle finger on G, and pointing your pinky to B♭, with a smooth drift of your hand towards the right to nestle into the new chord shape.