G7 chord on guitar
G Dominant Seventh. Notes: G, B, D and F.
How to play G7
- Put your index finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 1 (F).
- Put your middle finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 2 (B).
- Put your ring finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 3 (G).
- Let the open D, G and B strings ring.
- Strum from the low E string down.
All 4 ways to play G7
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 3
MediumBarre at fret 5
HardBarre at fret 10
HardNotes and theory
The dominant seventh adds a minor seventh to a major triad. It sounds restless and wants to resolve, which is why it shows up right before the home chord and all over blues. The formula is 1 3 5 b7, and you will also see it written as Gdom7.
Keys that use G7
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Questions
What notes are in the G7 chord?
G7 (G dominant seventh) is made of four notes: G (root), B (major third), D (perfect fifth) and F (minor seventh).
How do you play G7 on guitar?
The easiest G7 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 1 (F). Put your middle finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 2 (B). Put your ring finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 3 (G).
Is G7 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 fretted notes plus open strings.
What key is G7 in?
G7 belongs to 2 keys: C major (as the V7 chord) and A minor (as the VII7 chord).
What does a dominant seventh chord sound like?
The dominant seventh adds a minor seventh to a major triad. It sounds restless and wants to resolve, which is why it shows up right before the home chord and all over blues.