Gmaj7 open chord (320002)
- Fingering
- 320002
- Fingers
- 3 2 – – – 1
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Position
- open position
Notes in the G major 7th chord
The Gmaj7 chord is made of G · B · D · F♯. Its formula is 1–3–5–7.
| Note | Degree | Interval from G |
|---|---|---|
| G | 1 | root |
| B | 3 | major third |
| D | 5 | perfect fifth |
| F♯ | 7 | major seventh |
How to play the Gmaj7 guitar chord
- Put your first finger on the 2nd fret of the high E string.
- Put your second finger on the 2nd fret of the A string.
- Put your third finger on the 3rd fret of the low E string.
- Let the D, G and B strings ring open.
- Strum all six strings.
That is the open-position shape, 320002. It is rated easy: 3 fingers, 6 strings.
Why your Gmaj7 chord buzzes or sounds muted
The open D string sits next to a fretted string. Arch your fingers so only the fingertips touch, or that string will sound dead.
Gmaj7 barre chord
Gmaj7 has 2 barre shapes here: 354433 (barre at the 3rd fret) and x-10-12-11-12-10 (barre at the 10th fret).
A barre shape has no open strings, so it moves. Slide any of them up one fret and you are playing G#maj7 (Abmaj7).
Gmaj7 open chord
The open Gmaj7 chord is 320002. It uses the open D, G and B strings, which is why it rings longer than the shapes higher up the neck.
Songs that use Gmaj7
Chord names only, as the songs are usually charted for guitar. Recordings may use a capo or another key.
Keys with the Gmaj7 chord
Gmaj7 is the IV chord in D major and I chord in G major. In minor keys it is the VI chord in B minor and III chord in E minor.
Chords related to Gmaj7
Gmaj7 guitar chord questions
How do you play a Gmaj7 chord on guitar?
Play 320002, reading from the low E string to the high E string. An x means the string is not played and a 0 means it rings open. The fingers used are 3 2 - - - 1.
What notes are in the Gmaj7 chord?
The G major 7th chord has 4 notes: G, B, D and F#. Its formula is 1–3–5–7, counted from the G major scale.
What keys is the Gmaj7 chord in?
Gmaj7 is the IV chord in D major and I chord in G major. In minor keys it is the VI chord in B minor and III chord in E minor.
Gmaj7 chord diagram to print or save
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