Gbm7 Ukulele Chord
Gbm7 on ukulele is 2-4-2-4: put your index finger on the 2nd fret of the g string, your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the E string, your ring finger on the 4th fret of the C string and your little finger on the 4th fret of the A string. It is a four-finger shape, a little fiddly at first but it settles fast. You will also see it written as F#m7, F sharp minor seventh.
- 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
- F#m7, or 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.
Is there an easier way to play Gbm7?
Not really. 2-4-2-4 is already the simplest playable shape for Gbm7 on a ukulele; every alternative either needs more fingers or sits higher up the neck. If it still feels awkward, the tips above are the fix.
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
- The Beach BoysWouldn’t It Be Nice
- Henry ManciniMoon River
- 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.