The G major 7 chord (Gmaj7) 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 major seventh.
The major seventh chord has a soft, dreamy sound, widely used in jazz, bossa nova and pop.
G major 7
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 6 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): 320002. 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#
major seventh
In which keys? The G major 7 chord is the IVmaj7 of D major, the Imaj7 of G major, the IIImaj7 of E minor and the VImaj7 of B minor.
The notes of the G major 7 chord (Gmaj7) are G, B, D and F#.
How do you play the G major 7 chord on guitar?
On guitar, this chord can be played in 6 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): 320002.
How is the G major 7 chord built?
The G major 7 chord (Gmaj7) 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 major seventh.