G7 chord on ukulele
G Dominant Seventh. Notes: G, B, D and F.
How to play G7
- Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 1 (F).
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 2 (D).
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 2 (B).
- Let the open G string ring.
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play G7
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyFret 3 position
EasyBarre at fret 7
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
More G chords
All G ukulele chordsdominant seventh chords in every key
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 ukulele?
The easiest G7 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 1 (F). Put your middle finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 2 (D). Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 2 (B).
Is G7 hard to play on ukulele?
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.