Guitar Gm7 chord diagram
Gm7 is one of the essential Guitar chords. On Chordier, this chord appears in 34 different songs. On this page, you can find how to play Gm7, alternative positions, and core chord transitions.
To play Gm7, follow these steps: Place middle finger on E string fret 3. Place ring finger on D string, G string, and B string fret 3.
Tips
- Place E string with your middle finger and D string with your ring finger with a vertical finger angle so nearby strings ring clearly without buzz.
- On E string, press fret 3 with your middle finger close to the fret wire (not on top) for a cleaner tone.
- Finger choices on Gm7 can be optimized for the next chord. For example, when moving from Gm7 to F#m7 | G♭m7, using on E string, use your ring finger, on D string, use your pinky, on G string, use your pinky, and on B string, use your pinky helps preserve hand position with minimal movement.
- Keep the barre firm so every string rings clearly.
Chord Theory
- Notes
- G - A# - D - F
- Intervals
- 1 - b3 - 5 - b7
- Chord Type
- Minor 7 — jazz and soul feel
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Barre chord
- Yes
- Voicings
- 7
Alternative Positions
Different ways to play Gm7 on the fretboard, from beginner-friendly to advanced voicings.
Guitar Gm7 chord diagram3-5-3-3-3-3
Guitar Gm7 chord diagramx-1-3-3-3-3
Guitar Gm7 chord diagramx-x-3-3-3-3
Guitar Gm7 chord diagramx-5-3-3-3-3
Easy Transition Chords
These chords have similar finger positions to Gm7, making them ideal for practice transitions.
1. Gm7 → F#m7 | G♭m7 chord transition
To move from Gm7 to F#m7 | G♭m7, follow these steps:
- Slide your middle finger on E string from fret 3 to fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger on D string from fret 3 to fret 2.
2. Gm7 → Fm/A chord transition
To move from Gm7 to Fm/A, follow these steps:
- While playing Gm7, lift your middle finger from E string fret 3.
- Keep ring finger on D string fret 3.
- Place index finger on G string fret 1.
3. Gm7 → Fm/A# | Fm/B♭ chord transition
To move from Gm7 to Fm/A# | Fm/B♭, follow these steps:
- While playing Gm7, lift your middle finger from E string fret 3.
- Keep ring finger on D string fret 3.
- Place index finger on A string fret 1.
4. Gm7 → G#m7 | A♭m7 chord transition
To move from Gm7 to G#m7 | A♭m7, follow these steps:
- Slide your middle finger on E string from fret 3 to fret 4.
- Slide your ring finger on D string from fret 3 to fret 4.
5. Gm7 → Cmaj7 chord transition
To move from Gm7 to Cmaj7, follow these steps:
- Keep middle finger on E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from D string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.
- Place index finger on D string fret 2.
6. Gm7 → F#m/G | G♭m/G chord transition
To move from Gm7 to F#m/G | G♭m/G, follow these steps:
- Keep middle finger on E string fret 3.
- Slide your ring finger on D string from fret 3 to fret 4.
- Place index finger on G string fret 2.
Most Common Transitions
The most frequent chord transitions from Gm7 across songs on this site.
1. Gm7 → C7 chord transition
To move from Gm7 to C7, follow these steps:
- Lift your middle finger from E string fret 3 and place it on D string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from D string fret 3 to A string fret 3.
- Place index finger on B string fret 1.
- Place pinky on G string fret 3.
On Chordier, songs containing Gm7 use the transition to C7 at 40.1%. You can practice this transition in 25 different songs.
2. Gm7 → C chord transition
To move from Gm7 to C, follow these steps:
- Lift your middle finger from E string fret 3 and place it on D string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from D string fret 3 to A string fret 3.
- Place index finger on B string fret 1.
On Chordier, songs containing Gm7 use the transition to C at 15.1%. You can practice this transition in 12 different songs.
3. Gm7 → F chord transition
To move from Gm7 to F, follow these steps:
- Lift your middle finger from E string fret 3 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from D string fret 3 to A string fret 3.
- Place index finger on E string fret 1.
- Place pinky on D string fret 3.
On Chordier, songs containing Gm7 use the transition to F at 8.6%. You can practice this transition in 9 different songs.
4. Gm7 → Bb chord transition
To move from Gm7 to Bb, follow these steps:
On Chordier, songs containing Gm7 use the transition to Bb at 7.2%. You can practice this transition in 4 different songs.
5. Gm7 → Bbm chord transition
To move from Gm7 to Bbm, follow these steps:
On Chordier, songs containing Gm7 use the transition to Bbm at 4.7%. You can practice this transition in 3 different songs.
Songs Using Gm7 Chord
Popular songs that feature the Gm7 chord, perfect for practice.
- Crispian St. Peters - You Were On My Mind
- Ella Fitzgerald - It Don’t Mean A Thing If It Ain’t Got That Swing
- Frank Sinatra - All The Way
- George Gershwin - Summertime
- George Formby - You’re Everything to Me
- Gilbert O'Sullivan - Gilbert O’Sullivan - Alone Again (Naturally)
- Gladys Knight & the Pips - Neither One Of Us
- Glenn Miller - Chatanooga Choo Choo
Frequently Asked Questions
How difficult is the Gm7 chord on Guitar?
Gm7 requires moderate control on Guitar. The voicing covers 1 frets and includes a barre technique. Keep your wrist relaxed to improve accuracy.
Is there a simpler voicing for Gm7?
You can try an easier Guitar voicing for Gm7. The alternative voicing uses fingering x-5-3-3-3-3. Use this shape first, then return to the full form as control improves.
What are the most common chord changes from Gm7 on Guitar?
Guitar progressions often pair Gm7 with C7 and C. Based on our catalog data, Gm7 -> C7 is tracked 112 times across 25 songs (40.1% share), while Gm7 -> C appears 42 times across 12 songs (15.1% share).
Can you name songs that feature Gm7?
In our catalog, Crispian St. Peters - You Were On My Mind Chords is one of 8 songs that include the Gm7 chord.