Gbm7 Ukulele Chord
Need the Gbm7 chord for a song? It is a barre shape, which feels awkward at first but is well worth learning. Your fingers go on the g, C, E and A strings. The steps below show exactly where each one sits.
A four-finger shape. Here is how to play Gbm7, step by step.
- Notes: Gb, A, Db and E
- Frets: 2 4 2 4
- Tuning: g C E A
Gbm7 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Minor 7th
- Also known as
- Gb minor seventh
- Formula
- 1 b3 5 b7
- Intervals
- Gb (root), A (minor 3rd), Db (perfect 5th), E (minor 7th)
- Notes
- Gb, A, Db and E
- Frets
- 2 4 2 4
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Gbm7 chord
Here is the Gbm7 chord step by step:
- Put your index finger on the 2nd fret of the g string.
- Put your ring finger on the 4th fret of the C string.
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the E string.
- Put your little finger on the 4th fret of the A string.
- Strum all four strings.
It is a bit of a stretch, so go slow and let your hand learn the shape. These quick tips for tricky chords help. New to these grids? Have a look at how to read a ukulele chord diagram.
What notes are in the Gbm7 chord?
The Gbm7 chord is built from four notes: Gb, A, Db and E (the root, minor 3rd, perfect 5th and minor 7th). Minor sevenths are the smooth, mellow ones. They feel relaxed and a little jazzy, softer than a plain minor. New to these? Have a read about seventh chords.
Ukulele songs that use the Gbm7 chord
- Panic! at the DiscoThis Is Gospel
- Nat King ColeL-O-V-E
- AdeleAll I Ask
- Jack StauberButtercup
- Misc TraditionalJingle Bell Rock
- Justin BieberMistletoe
- Henry ManciniMoon River
- The Beach BoysWouldn’t It Be Nice
- The TemptationsMy Girl
- ABBAThank You For The Music
- The ChainsmokersParis
- Andy GrammerHoney, I’m Good
- Taylor SwiftYou Are In Love
- Peach Tree RascalsMariposa
- Taylor SwiftAll Of The Girls You Loved Before
- Megan MoroneyTennessee Orange
- Jorge Rivera-HerransWould You Fall in Love with Me Again
- Chris TomlinGood Good Father
- Kip MooreHey Pretty Girl
- VangelisOne More Kiss, Dear
Want to go further?
Once Gbm7 feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try Gb7, Gbmaj7, Gbm and Gb. 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.