Gm chord with G Dorian scale

Pairing the Gm chord (Minor) with the G Dorian 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 Dorian scale formula

Formula: 1 2 b3 4 5 6 b7. Classification: modal.

Fretboard voicings for Gm

Curated Gm shapes that sit naturally inside the G Dorian scale.

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Gm — G shape, frets 2–6
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Gm — E shape, frets 2–6
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Gm — D shape, frets 4–9
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Gm — C shape, frets 6–11
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Gm — A shape, frets 9–13

Other scales for Gm

Compare how the same chord behaves over other compatible modes.

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