Chord · 7ths
Gmaj7 — G Major 7th
Gmaj7 is the G major 7th chord. It is built on the root G with major 3rd (B), perfect 5th (D) and major 7th (F♯) above it — the formula 1 3 5 7, sounding the notes G B D F♯. On the piano it sits at G (octave 4) and above in the library's voicing; the same 4 notes in any octave are still Gmaj7.
- Root
- G
- Quality
- Major 7th
- Formula
- 1 3 5 7
- Notes
- G B D F♯
On the keyboard
Right-hand fingering for this voicing: 1–2–3–5 (1 is the thumb).
The notes of Gmaj7
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | G | root | G4 |
| 3 | B | major 3rd | B4 |
| 5 | D | perfect 5th | D5 |
| 7 | F♯ | major 7th | F♯5 |
Other 7ths on G
Major 7th chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.