Gm Bass Chord — Chart and Tabs in 5 string Tuning

Short answer: Gm is a G Minor chord with the notes G, B♭, D. In 5 string tuning, there are 39 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: G-, G min, G Minor

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How to Play Gm on Bass

Gm, G-, Gmin, GMinor

Notes: G, B♭, D

x,3,1,0,0 (x21..)
8,6,5,0,0 (321..)
x,3,1,0,3 (x21.3)
x,3,5,5,3 (x1231)
8,6,10,0,0 (213..)
8,6,5,5,0 (4312.)
x,3,5,0,3 (x13.2)
8,6,5,5,7 (42113)
8,6,5,8,0 (3214.)
8,10,10,8,0 (1342.)
8,6,5,0,7 (421.3)
8,6,10,0,7 (314.2)
x,x,10,8,7 (xx321)
x,3,1,0,x (x21.x)
8,6,x,0,0 (21x..)
x,3,x,0,3 (x1x.2)
8,6,5,x,0 (321x.)
8,6,5,0,x (321.x)
8,6,5,5,x (3211x)
x,3,5,x,3 (x12x1)
8,x,5,8,0 (2x13.)
8,10,10,8,x (1231x)
8,6,10,0,x (213.x)
8,6,x,0,7 (31x.2)
8,10,x,8,0 (13x2.)
8,6,5,8,x (3214x)
8,6,x,8,7 (31x42)
8,6,5,x,7 (421x3)
8,x,5,8,7 (3x142)
8,6,x,5,7 (42x13)
8,x,10,8,7 (2x431)
8,10,x,8,7 (24x31)
8,6,10,x,7 (314x2)
8,6,x,0,x (21x.x)
8,10,x,8,x (12x1x)
8,6,5,x,x (321xx)
8,x,5,8,x (2x13x)
8,x,x,8,7 (2xx31)
8,6,x,x,7 (31xx2)

Quick Summary

  • The Gm chord contains the notes: G, B♭, D
  • In 5 string tuning, there are 39 voicings available
  • Also written as: G-, G min, G Minor
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Bass fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Gm chord on Bass?

Gm is a G Minor chord. It contains the notes G, B♭, D. On Bass in 5 string tuning, there are 39 ways to play this chord.

How do you play Gm on Bass?

To play Gm on in 5 string tuning, use one of the 39 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the Gm chord?

The Gm chord contains the notes: G, B♭, D.

How many ways can you play Gm on Bass?

In 5 string tuning, there are 39 voicings for the Gm chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: G, B♭, D.

What are other names for Gm?

Gm is also known as G-, G min, G Minor. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: G, B♭, D.