Gm(maj7) chord on guitar
G Minor Major Seventh. Notes: G, Bb, D and F#.
How to play Gm(maj7)
- Put your index finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 1 (Bb).
- Put your middle finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 2 (F#).
- Put your ring finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 3 (G).
- Put your pinky finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 3 (D).
- Let the open D and G strings ring.
- Strum from the low E string down.
All 4 ways to play Gm(maj7)
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 minor-major seventh puts a major seventh on a minor triad. It is the classic spy-movie and Bond-theme chord. The formula is 1 b3 5 7, and you will also see it written as Gmmaj7, GmM7 and Gm/maj7.
More G chords
All G guitar chordsminor major seventh chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the Gm(maj7) chord?
Gm(maj7) (G minor major seventh) is made of four notes: G (root), Bb (minor third), D (perfect fifth) and F# (major seventh).
How do you play Gm(maj7) on guitar?
The easiest Gm(maj7) is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 1 (Bb). Put your middle finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 2 (F#). Put your ring finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 3 (G).
Is Gm(maj7) hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a minor major seventh chord sound like?
The minor-major seventh puts a major seventh on a minor triad. It is the classic spy-movie and Bond-theme chord.