Gbm Ukulele Chord
Gbm on ukulele is 2-1-2-0: put your index finger on the 1st fret of the C string, your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the g string, your ring finger on the 2nd fret of the E string and leave the A string open. It is a three-finger shape, a little fiddly at first but it settles fast. You will also see it written as F#m, F sharp minor.
- Notes: Gb, A and Db
- Frets: 2 1 2 0
- Tuning: g C E A
Gbm ukulele chord details
- Type
- Minor triad
- Also known as
- F#m, or Gb minor
- Formula
- 1 b3 5
- Intervals
- Gb (root), A (minor 3rd), Db (perfect 5th)
- Notes
- Gb, A and Db
- Frets
- 2 1 2 0
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Gbm chord
Here is the Gbm chord step by step:
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the g string.
- Put your index finger on the 1st fret of the C string.
- Put your ring finger on the 2nd fret of the E string.
- Leave the A string open.
- Strum all four strings.
Take it slowly the first few times and it will start to feel natural. New to these grids? Have a look at how to read a ukulele chord diagram.
Is there an easier way to play Gbm?
Yes: play it as x-1-2-0. Put your index finger on the 1st fret of the C string, your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the E string, leave the A string open and skip the g string. It uses two fingers instead of three. You give up the g string, but every note of the chord is still there, so it works in any song. Use it while the main shape is still settling, then go back to the full voicing for the bigger sound.
What notes are in the Gbm chord?
The Gbm chord is built from three notes: Gb, A and Db (the root, minor 3rd and perfect 5th). On the ukulele the A is doubled, so you get a nice full sound. That flattened third is what gives a minor chord its softer, more wistful feel next to a bright major. Curious which chords sit together in a song? See which chords share a key.
Ukulele songs that use the Gbm chord
The Gbm chord belongs to D Major (the iii), A Major (the vi), E Major (the ii), B Minor (the v), F♯ Minor (the i) and C♯ Minor (the iv). Each key page shows the rest of that family, the progressions that use it and songs to play.
Want to go further?
Once Gbm feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try Gb7, Gbmaj7, Gb and Gbsus4. It works as a richer color alongside the basic chords you already know. Then put it into a strumming pattern. When you are ready, try some easy ukulele songs.