G minor 7th · Ukulele
Gm7 Chord on Ukulele
The Gm7 chord (G minor 7th) is built from the notes G, A#, D and F. The ukulele fingering for it is shown below.
Chord diagrams
Fingering
- string 4 (G): played open
- string 3 (C): fret 2 — middle finger
- string 2 (E): fret 1 — index finger
- string 1 (A): fret 1 — index finger
Notes in this chord
- G
- A♯
- D
- F
Degrees: 1 – ♭3 – 5 – ♭7
How to play
Every ukulele shape for Gm7 needs a barre, and the lowest one starts at fret 1. Keep the index finger straight and as close to the fret wire as possible, and let the wrist rather than the thumb supply the pressure.
Theory behind the chord
Minor seventh chords soften the plain minor triad with a minor seventh. They are the standard ii chord in jazz progressions and sit comfortably under vocals in R&B and funk. On Gm7 this structure sits on the root G, so the degrees 1 – ♭3 – 5 – ♭7 map onto G, A#, D and F.
Frequently asked questions
- Which notes are in the Gm7 chord?
- Gm7 contains the notes G, A#, D and F. Relative to the root these are the degrees 1 – ♭3 – 5 – ♭7.
- How many ways can you play Gm7?
- Minory lists a single ukulele fingering for Gm7, and it is a barre shape.
- Is the Gm7 chord hard to play?
- Gm7 requires a barre, so it can feel demanding at first. Keeping the index finger straight and pressing from the wrist rather than the thumb makes it noticeably easier.
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