The G Minor chord contains G, B♭, D. Its formula is 1–♭3–5.
The G Minor triad uses G, B♭, D. Read the displayed pitches from low to high. Octave numbers identify register, not finger numbers.
Choose a position to keep the keyboard diagram, note order, bass note, playback and print reference synchronized.
From G, the chord uses the root, a minor third and a perfect fifth. The scale-degree formula is 1–♭3–5.
The same chord tones can be reordered so a different chord tone is the lowest note. The written slash symbol identifies the bass note; it does not change the chord root.
| Position | Symbol | Notes, low to high | Bass |
|---|---|---|---|
| Root position, current selection | Gm | G3–B♭3–D4 | G3 |
| First inversion | Gm/B♭ | B♭3–D4–G4 | B♭3 |
| Second inversion | Gm/D | D4–G4–B♭4 | D4 |
No verified hand-number examples are provided for this chord. The chord tones, written spelling, keyboard positions, playback and print reference remain available without assigning a fingering.
Read left- and right-hand finger numbersG, B♭, D.
1–♭3–5.
No. The chord tones remain the same; the lowest note changes.
Select the three pitch classes that make G minor, then check your answer.
This one-octave exercise checks pitch classes. Order and octave do not affect the result; fingering and live performance are not assessed.
One octave, C through B. Select a key again to remove it.
Chord tones: G–B♭–D · Formula: 1, ♭3, 5
Dots mark the notes to play. C4 is middle C. Numbers identify octaves, not fingers.