G minor five-finger position
The same five fingers with the middle finger one key lower, for a sadder sound.
How to play it
The numbers are your fingers: 1 is the thumb, 5 the little finger.
Right hand
Thumb (1) on G, then one finger on each key up to D with your little finger (5): G A B♭ C D. Play up and back down, one note a beat.
Left hand
An octave lower, little finger (5) on G and thumb (1) on D. Play the same five notes up and back down: fingers 5 4 3 2 1.
Both hands
Both hands play the same notes an octave apart, but the fingers mirror each other: when the right hand plays 1, the left hand plays 5. Go slowly.
Songs in G minor
- Bohemian RhapsodyQueen · Key of Gm
- Love Me AgainJohn Newman · Key of Gm
- Whatcha SayJason Derulo · Key of Gm
- Liz On Top Of The WorldDario Marianelli · Key of Gm
Questions
Which fingers go where in the G minor five-finger position?
Right hand: thumb (1) on G up to the little finger (5) on D. Left hand: little finger (5) on G up to the thumb (1) on D.
How should I practice the G minor five-finger position?
One hand at a time at 60% speed, then both hands together. When you can play it without stopping, press "I can play it" on the practice screen.
Which songs are in G minor?
Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen, Love Me Again by John Newman and Whatcha Say by Jason Derulo are among the songs here in G minor.