G minor major 7 chord (Gm(maj7)) on guitar and piano

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G minor major 7
The G minor major 7 chord (Gm(maj7)) is made of the notes G, Bb, D and F#. It is built from the root G with a minor third, a perfect fifth and a major seventh.
The minor-major seventh chord is mysterious and tense, typical of film noir moods and some jazz themes.

G minor major 7

Notes: G – Bb – D – F#
Guitar — positions on the neck
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Piano — root position and inversions
Gm(maj7)C1235G Bb D F#Gm(maj7)C1245Bb D F# GGm(maj7)C1235D F# G BbGm(maj7)C1235F# G Bb D

Fingerings and positions

On guitar, this chord can be played in 3 ways along the neck. It is most often played with a barre. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): 354333. On piano, the right hand plays 4 notes, in root position or in an inversion.

Notes and intervals

Note
Interval
G
root
Bb
minor third
D
perfect fifth
F#
major seventh

Try it in the app

Hear the chords, play them as a progression, switch instrument, note names (Do Ré Mi or C D E) and theme:

Frequently asked questions

What are the notes of the G minor major 7 chord?

The notes of the G minor major 7 chord (Gm(maj7)) are G, Bb, D and F#.

How do you play the G minor major 7 chord on guitar?

On guitar, this chord can be played in 3 ways along the neck. It is most often played with a barre. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): 354333.

How is the G minor major 7 chord built?

The G minor major 7 chord (Gm(maj7)) is made of the notes G, Bb, D and F#. It is built from the root G with a minor third, a perfect fifth and a major seventh.