Gm7 Ukulele Chord
Trying to get the Gm7 chord under your fingers? It is a barre shape, which feels awkward at first but is well worth learning. Your fingers go on the C, E and A strings. The steps below show exactly where each one sits.
A two-finger shape. Here is how to play Gm7, step by step.
- Notes: G, Bb, D and F
- Frets: 0 2 1 1
- Tuning: g C E A
Gm7 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Minor 7th
- Also known as
- G minor seventh
- Formula
- 1 b3 5 b7
- Intervals
- G (root), Bb (minor 3rd), D (perfect 5th), F (minor 7th)
- Notes
- G, Bb, D and F
- Frets
- 0 2 1 1
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Gm7 chord
Here is the Gm7 chord step by step:
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the C string.
- Lay your index finger flat across the E and A strings at the 1st fret, a small barre.
- Leave the g string open.
- Strum all four strings.
Roll your index finger slightly onto its bony side so it presses every string evenly. Read how to play bar chords if it keeps buzzing. New to these grids? Have a look at how to read a ukulele chord diagram.
What notes are in the Gm7 chord?
The Gm7 chord is built from four notes: G, Bb, D and F (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 Gm7 chord
Want to go further?
Once Gm7 feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try G7, Gmaj7, Gm and G. It works as a richer color alongside the basic chords you already know. When that feels good, work on switching between chords faster. When you are ready, try some easy ukulele songs.