G 7th Guitar Chord

Notes: G - B - D - F

Formula: 1 - 3 - 5 - ♭7

Intervals: Root, Major 3rd, Perfect 5th, Minor 7th

G7

Standard

G7

E Shape (Fret 3)

G7

10×
A Shape (Fret 10)

How to Play G7

  1. 1Place your index finger on fret 1 of the high E string
  2. 2Place your middle finger on fret 2 of the A string
  3. 3Place your ring finger on fret 3 of the low E string
  4. 4Play the D, G, B strings open

About 7th Chords

A major chord with an added minor 7th. Dominant 7th chords create tension that wants to resolve, making them essential in blues, jazz, and rock.

G 7th on Other Instruments

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Progressions with G 7th

ii - V - I

Key of C

DmG7C

I - vi - ii - V

Key of C

CAmDmG7

iii - vi - ii - V - I

Key of C

EmAmDmG7C

I - I - IV - I - V - IV - I - V

Key of C

CCFCG7FCG7

Other G Chords

GGmGmaj7Gm7GdimGaugGm6Gsus2Gsus4Gadd9G6G9

Other 7th Chords

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