Gmaj7 chord (G major seventh) on piano
Gmaj7 (G major seventh) has four notes: G, B, D and F sharp. Its formula is 1, 3, 5, 7. In major keys, Gmaj7 is the Imaj7 chord in G major and the IVmaj7 in D major.
Gmaj7 inversions and fingering
G B D F# · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
B D F# G · RH 1-2-4-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
D F# G B · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
F# G B D · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-4-2-1
G B F# · LH 5-3-1
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| Symbol | Gmaj7 |
|---|---|
| Also written | GM7, GΔ7, GΔ |
| Notes | G B D F# |
| Formula | 1 3 5 7 |
| Intervals | root, major third, perfect fifth, major seventh |
| Type | Major seventh chord |
Gmaj7 across the keyboard
Piano, C3 to C5. Notes in this scale, low to high: D3 (5), F#3 (7), G3 (1), B3 (3), D4 (5), F#4 (7), G4 (1), B4 (3).
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Questions
What notes are in the Gmaj7 chord?
Gmaj7 (G major seventh) has four notes: G, B, D and F sharp. Its formula is 1, 3, 5, 7. G is the root, B is the major third, D is the perfect fifth and F# is the major seventh.
How do you play Gmaj7 on piano?
Play G, B, D and F# together. Root position: G B D F# · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-3-2-1.
What key is Gmaj7 in?
In major keys, Gmaj7 is the Imaj7 chord in G major and the IVmaj7 in D major. It is diatonic to those keys, so it fits songs in any of them.
What is the difference between Gmaj7 and G?
Gmaj7 is G (G, B and D) with a major 7th added: F#.