Gmaj7 chord on piano
G Major Seventh. Notes: G, B, D and F#.
How to play Gmaj7
- 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
Gmaj7 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
G · B · D · F#1st inversion
B · D · F# · G2nd inversion
D · F# · G · B3rd inversion
F# · G · B · DNotes and theory
The major seventh adds a major seventh to a major triad. It sounds dreamy and soft, common in jazz, bossa nova and lo-fi. The formula is 1 3 5 7, and you will also see it written as GM7 and GΔ7.
Keys that use Gmaj7
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Questions
What notes are in the Gmaj7 chord?
Gmaj7 (G major seventh) is made of four notes: G (root), B (major third), D (perfect fifth) and F# (major seventh).
How do you play Gmaj7 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 Gmaj7?
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 Gmaj7 in?
Gmaj7 belongs to 4 keys: D major (as the IVmaj7 chord), G major (as the Imaj7 chord), E minor (as the IIImaj7 chord) and B minor (as the VImaj7 chord).
What does a major seventh chord sound like?
The major seventh adds a major seventh to a major triad. It sounds dreamy and soft, common in jazz, bossa nova and lo-fi.