G Major 7th Guitar Chord (GM7)
G Major 7th (GM7) is built from G, B, D, F#, which is the 1P - 3M - 5P - 7M formula measured from the root G. This page shows 29 fingerings with fretboard diagrams.
Fingerings for GM7
Notes in GM7
- G1P
- B3M
- D5P
- F#7M
How to play GM7
G Major 7th Guitar Chord (GM7) is warm, jazzy and slightly dreamy.
Beginner tip
The major seventh interval is the whole character of the chord; check that the top note rings clearly.
Practice idea
Try it as the ending chord of a progression instead of the plain major triad.
GM7 FAQ
- What notes are in G Major 7th?
- G Major 7th (GM7) contains G, B, D, F#. In interval terms that is 1P - 3M - 5P - 7M above the root G.
- How do you play GM7 on guitar?
- The most common shape here is "Gmaj7": low E at fret 2, D at fret 3, G at fret 3, B at fret 2.
- Is GM7 hard for beginners?
- It sits in the major seventh family. The major seventh interval is the whole character of the chord; check that the top note rings clearly.