Gm chord with G Aeolian scale
Pairing the Gm chord (Minor) with the G Aeolian scale: formulas, fretboard voicings and the practical context for soloing, improvisation and songwriting.
Gm chord formula
Interval formula: 1 b3 5. A minor triad — root, minor 3rd and 5th. Stable, but darker and sadder than a major.
G Aeolian scale formula
Formula: 1 2 b3 4 5 b6 b7. Classification: functional-tonal.
Fretboard voicings for Gm
Curated Gm shapes that sit naturally inside the G Aeolian scale.
Other scales for Gm
Compare how the same chord behaves over other compatible modes.