G7 chord on piano
G Dominant Seventh. Notes: G, B, D and F.
How to play G7
- Find G just below middle C. That is the root.
- Add B, D and F above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-5. Left hand: 5-3-2-1.
Notes
G7 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
G · B · D · F1st inversion
B · D · F · G2nd inversion
D · F · G · B3rd inversion
F · G · B · DNotes 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
More G chords
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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 piano?
Play G, B, D and F together. With the right hand use fingers 1-2-3-5; with the left hand use 5-3-2-1.
What are the inversions of G7?
Root position: G B D F. 1st inversion: B D F G. 2nd inversion: D F G B. 3rd inversion: F G B D.
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.