Chords in the Key of G minor
G minor has 2 flats (B♭, E♭). Its seven chords are Gm, A°, B♭, Cm, Dm, E♭, F, and the major D (from the harmonic minor) is often used as the V chord. The relative major is B♭ major.
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G minor scale
G – A – B♭ – C – D – E♭ – F. Key signature: 2 flats (B♭, E♭).
All chords in G minor
| Degree | Triad | Notes | 7th chord | Notes | Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| i | Gm | G – B♭ – D | Gm7 | G – B♭ – D – F | tonic (home) |
| ii° | A° | A – C – E♭ | Am7♭5 | A – C – E♭ – G | subdominant |
| III | B♭ | B♭ – D – F | B♭maj7 | B♭ – D – F – A | relative major |
| iv | Cm | C – E♭ – G | Cm7 | C – E♭ – G – B♭ | subdominant |
| v | Dm | D – F – A | Dm7 | D – F – A – C | dominant (minor) |
| VI | E♭ | E♭ – G – B♭ | E♭maj7 | E♭ – G – B♭ – D | submediant |
| VII | F | F – A – C | F7 | F – A – C – E♭ | subtonic |
In minor keys the v chord (Dm) is often replaced by a major V (D: D – F♯ – A). It borrows the raised 7th (F♯) from the harmonic minor scale and pulls strongly back to Gm.
Common chord progressions in G minor
| Numerals | Chords in G minor |
|---|---|
| i – VI – III – VII | Gm – E♭ – B♭ – F |
| i – VII – VI – VII | Gm – F – E♭ – F |
| i – iv – VI – V | Gm – Cm – E♭ – D |
| i – iv – v – i | Gm – Cm – Dm – Gm |
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Related keys
- Relative major: B♭ major (same notes, different home chord).
- Parallel major: G major (same root; borrow chords from it for colour).
- Neighbouring keys on the circle of fifths: C minor and D minor, one accidental away, for smooth key changes.
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Quick answers
What chords are in the key of G minor?
The chords in G minor are Gm, A°, B♭, Cm, Dm, E♭, F, plus D as a major V chord. As 7th chords: Gm7, Am7♭5, B♭maj7, Cm7, Dm7, E♭maj7, F7.
How many flats are in G minor?
G minor has 2 flats (B♭, E♭).
What is the relative major of G minor?
B♭ major. Both keys use the same notes and key signature (2 flats (B♭, E♭)).
What is the v chord in G minor?
The natural v chord is Dm (D – F – A); most songs use the major V, D (D – F♯ – A).