Gbm Chord, How to Play G Flat Minor on Guitar

The G flat minor guitar chord adds depth to songs written in the E, A, and D major keys, and it is enharmonic with the F#m chord. It contains the notes Gb, A, and Db.

How to Play Gb Minor On Guitar

If you want to play Gb minor on guitar, you can play the Em or Am-shape barre chords or various open voicings.

Em-Shape

Barre chords are some of the most common ways to play the Gbm chord, and you can choose between the Em and Am shape. To perform an Em shape barre chord, you place your fingers in an E minor root structure and strum every string.

• Index finger: barre across every string on fret 2
• Ring finger: set it on fret 4, the 5th (A) string
• Pinky finger: press fret 4, the 4th (D) string

Try a similar chord: D sharp minor on guitar

Am-Shape

The other G flat minor barre chord employs the A minor root structure. You strum down from the 5th (A) string.

• Index finger: barre on fret 9 from the 1st (E) to the 5th (A) strings
• Middle finger: place it on fret 10, the 2nd (B) string
• Ring finger: set it on fret 11, the 4th (D) string
• Pinky finger: put it on fret 11, the 3rd (G) string

Similar barre: The A sharp minor guitar chord

Semi-Barre Chord

While building finger strength, you may wish to try this two-finger barre chord variation. You strum starting from the 4th (D) string.

• Index finger: barre it over fret 2, the 1st (E), 2nd (B), and 3rd (G) strings
• Ring finger: place it on fret 4, the 4th (D) string

Also try: D sharp major on guitar

Four-Finger Open Position

If you find the barre chords too challenging yet feel too advanced for the simplest alternatives, consider this four-fingered voicing. You mute the 5th (A) and 6th (low E) strings, strumming down from the 4th (D).

• Index finger: place it on fret 4, the 4th (D) string
• Middle finger: set it on fret 5, the 1st (E) string
• Ring finger: press fret 6, the 3rd (G) string
• Pinky finger: put it on fret 7, the 2nd (B) string

High G Flat Minor Guitar Chord

For those working higher on the fretboard, you can try this three-finger version. You strum only the first three strings.

• Index finger: put it on fret 9, the 1st (E) string
• Middle finger: place it on fret 10, the 2nd (B) string
• Ring finger: set it on fret 11, the 3rd (G) string

Rich Tone Gbm Chord

This voicing provides a rich tone to the G flat minor. You mute the 1st (E), 5th (A), and 6th (low E) strings, strumming the rest.

• Index finger: place it on fret 6, the 3rd (G) string
• Middle finger: put it on fret 7, the 4th (D) string
• Ring finger: press fret 7, the 2nd (B) string

The Easiest Variation

The Gbm chord for absolute beginners uses three fingers in one fret. You strum only the first three strings.

• Index finger: place it on fret 2, the 3rd (G) string
• Middle finger: set it on fret 2, the 2nd (B) string
• Ring finger: press fret 2, the 1st (E) string

Try out these Gbm chord variations, and see which ones work for your favorite songs.

Try more chords:

Dbm guitar chord (D flat minor)

Gb guitar chord (G flat)

Dm chord (D minor on guitar)