Fingering and position
Place the index on the 3rd fret of the low E string, the ring finger on the 5th fret of the A string, the index on the 3rd fret of the D string, the index on the 3rd fret of the G string, the index on the 3rd fret of the B string, the index on the 3rd fret of the high E string. A barre covers the 3rd fret between strings 0 and 5.
Difficulty
The Gm7 chord is advanced: often a barre or a stretched fingering. Tackle it once your basics are fluid.
Often paired chords
Exercise: shuffle it in
A chord on its own gets forgotten. The right reflex: shuffle it with the chords you already know. Launch a shuffle that includes this chord and play it 10 times in different contexts.
The Gm7 chord truly comes alive in motion. Launch a shuffle that includes it and play it across 3 or 4 different contexts: that is the best way to embed it in finger memory. Category: Advanced.
Play a shuffle with Gm7Frequently asked questions
- What is the fingering for the Gm7 chord on guitar?
- Place the index on the 3rd fret of the low E string, the ring finger on the 5th fret of the A string, the index on the 3rd fret of the D string, the index on the 3rd fret of the G string, the index on the 3rd fret of the B string, the index on the 3rd fret of the high E string. A barre covers the 3rd fret between strings 0 and 5.
- Is the Gm7 chord easy for a beginner?
- The Gm7 chord is advanced: often a barre or a stretched fingering. Tackle it once your basics are fluid.
- Does the Gm7 chord require a barre?
- Yes, Gm7 is played with a barre at fret 3. Lay your index flat across the strings and place the other fingers according to the diagram.
- Which chords pair well with Gm7 on guitar?
- Gm7 pairs naturally with B, F♯m, C♯m, Amaj7. Practise them in a shuffle to memorise the transitions.
Further reading