The G7 chord (G7) is made of the notes G, B, D and F. It is built from the root G with a major third, a perfect fifth and a minor seventh.
The dominant seventh chord creates a tension that wants to resolve to the chord a fourth higher; it is everywhere in blues, jazz and rock.
G7
Notes: G – B – D – F
Guitar — positions on the neck
Piano — root position and inversions
Fingerings and positions
On guitar, this chord can be played in 5 ways along the neck. The lowest shape is an open chord (no barre), easier for beginners. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): 320001. On piano, the right hand plays 4 notes, in root position or in an inversion.
Notes and intervals
Note
Interval
G
root
B
major third
D
perfect fifth
F
minor seventh
In which keys? The G7 chord is the V7 of C major and the VII7 of A minor.
On guitar, this chord can be played in 5 ways along the neck. The lowest shape is an open chord (no barre), easier for beginners. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): 320001.
How is the G7 chord built?
The G7 chord (G7) is made of the notes G, B, D and F. It is built from the root G with a major third, a perfect fifth and a minor seventh.