G major seventh guitar chord (Gmaj7)
The major seventh chord adds a major seventh to the major chord. A soft, dreamy sound, everywhere in jazz, bossa nova and pop.
Positions and fingerings
Position 1 open position
Position 2 fret 3
Position 3 fret 5
Position 4 fret 10
× muted string · o open string · numbers: fingers (1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring, 4 pinky)
Chord notes
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| G | root |
| B | major third |
| D | perfect fifth |
| F♯ (F sharp) | major seventh |
Formula: 1 – 3 – 5 – 7 · G – B – D – F♯
A progression with this chord
A typical jazz and bossa nova chord sequence.