G Major 7 Chord on Guitar
The G Major 7 chord contains G, B, D and F# — 4 notes. Every position is marked across the whole fretboard below, labelled with note names and with interval numbers, and the tuning of each string can be changed.
- Root
- Major 3rd
- Perfect 5th
- Major 7th
| Degree | 1 | 3 | 5 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Note | G | B | D | F# |
| Interval | Root | Major 3rd | Perfect 5th | Major 7th |
Note names
Interval numbers
Circle of fifths
Frequently asked questions
What notes are in the G Major 7 chord?
G, B, D and F#. That is 4 notes.
How is the G Major 7 chord built?
From a root of G: B is the major 3rd, D is the perfect 5th and F# is the major 7th.
Which scales contain the G Major 7 chord?
D Major (Ionian), E Natural Minor (Aeolian), E Dorian and F# Phrygian, among others. Every note of the G Major 7 chord is in those, so they can be played over it.
Which smaller chords are inside the G Major 7 chord?
G Major, B Minor and G Power (5). Each uses only notes the G Major 7 chord already contains.
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