Chords in the key of G minor

The seven chords, the scale and the progressions that work in G minor. Tap any chord to hear it.

Quick answer

The chords in G minor are Gm, Adim, Bb, Cm, Dm, Eb, F (i ii° III iv v VI VII).

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Key signature2 flats

Relative majorBb major

ScaleG A Bb C D Eb F

Minor pentatonicG Bb C D F

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The chords in the key of G minor

The seven chords in G minor are Gm, Adim, Bb, Cm, Dm, Eb, F. As seventh chords they're Gm7, Am7b5, Bbmaj7, Cm7, Dm7, Ebmaj7, F7. They all use only notes from the G minor scale, so they sound like they belong together in any order.

Chords in G minor with Roman numerals
Degree	Numeral	Triad	Seventh chord
1	i	Gm	Gm7
2	ii°	Adim	Am7b5
3	III	Bb	Bbmaj7
4	iv	Cm	Cm7
5	v	Dm	Dm7
6	VI	Eb	Ebmaj7
7	VII	F	F7

Popular progressions in G minor

Common chord progressions played in G minor
Progression	Numerals	Chords in G
Minor ii–V–i	iiø7 V7 i7	Am7b5 D7 Gm7
Aeolian march	i VI VII i	Gm Eb F Gm
Phrygian menace	i bII i bII	Gm Ab Gm Ab
Minor three-chord	i iv v i	Gm Cm Dm Gm
Andalusian cadence	i VII VI V	Gm F Eb D
Minor pop	i VI III VII	Gm Eb Bb F
Minor circle	i iv VII III	Gm Cm F Bb
Minor rock loop	i VII VI VII	Gm F Eb F

G minor on the circle of fifths

G minor has 2 flats. Its neighbors on the circle of fifths are C minor and D minor. They share all but one note with it, which makes them the smoothest keys to change to. Its relative major, Bb major, uses exactly the same notes and chords.

Scales to play over G minor

Use the G minor scale (G A Bb C D Eb F) for melodies and solos. For a simpler sound that's hard to get wrong, try the G minor pentatonic (G Bb C D F). For a bluesy edge, add the blue note with the G blues scale (G Bb C Db D F).

Every key

C major G major D major A major E major B major F# major Db major Ab major Eb major Bb major F major A minor E minor B minor F# minor C# minor G# minor D# minor Bb minor F minor C minor G minor D minor

Common questions

What chords are in the key of G minor?

The chords in G minor are Gm, Adim, Bb, Cm, Dm, Eb, F.

What is the relative major of G minor?

The relative major of G minor is Bb major. They share the same notes and key signature.

How many sharps or flats are in G minor?

G minor has 2 flats.

What notes are in the G minor scale?

The G minor scale is G A Bb C D Eb F.

Last updated November 14, 2026.