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Module: Chords & Progressions

Gm - Eb Chord Changes

Keep two fingers fixed and slide one finger to move between Gm and Eb on ukulele.

Lesson objectives

  • Hold the Gm shape with three fingers.
  • Shift the middle finger to form Eb while keeping other fingers stable.
  • Build speed and accuracy in the C string movement.
Progress5/17 completed

Gm to Eb: A Small Slide

This transition uses a small movement of the middle finger while the other fingers stay in place.

Ukulele Gm chord diagramFingering: 0-2-3-1Gm231
Ukulele D# | E♭ chord diagramFingering: 0-3-3-1D# | E♭341

Gm Fingering

  • Index finger: A string, 1st fret.
  • Ring finger: E string, 3rd fret.
  • Middle finger: C string, 2nd fret.

Eb Fingering

  • Keep the index and ring fingers where they are.
  • Move the middle finger to the C string, 3rd fret.

Practice the shift between the 2nd and 3rd fret on the C string until it feels easy.

Next chords:E - G# Minor Chord Changes

Questions and Answers

How do I play the Gm chord on ukulele?
Place your index finger on the A string 1st fret, middle finger on the C string 2nd fret, and ring finger on the E string 3rd fret. Gm is a foundational minor chord used in many songs.
What makes Gm and Eb easy to switch between on ukulele?
The Eb chord keeps the index and ring fingers exactly where they are in Gm - only the middle finger moves one fret forward to the C string 3rd fret. This minimal movement makes the Gm to Eb change one of the smoothest beginner transitions.

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