BeginnerDominant 7th
G7 Chord
The G7 is a dominant 7th chord that sounds bluesy, tense, and yearning to resolve. Dominant 7th chords are the engine of blues and jazz. Their inherent tension wants to resolve, making them perfect for transitions and turnarounds.
Notes:GRoot (1)BMajor 3rd (3)DPerfect 5th (5)FMinor 7th (b7)
Open Position
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Open Position
No barre required
How to Play G7
Follow these steps for the open position fingering:
| # | String | Instruction | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Low E (6th string) | ●Fret 3 with your ring finger | G |
| 2 | A (5th string) | ●Fret 2 with your middle finger | B |
| 3 | D (4th string) | ○Open, play the open string | D |
| 4 | G (3rd string) | ○Open, play the open string | F |
| 5 | B (2nd string) | ○Open, play the open string | G |
| 6 | High E (1st string) | ●Fret 1 with your index finger | B |
○ = Open string (no fingers needed)
✕ = Muted string (don't play)
● = Press your finger down firmly just behind the fret
Notes in G7
The G7 chord is built from 4 distinct notes, each serving a harmonic role:
G
Root (1)
The root, gives the chord its name
B
Major 3rd (3)
The major third, creates the bright sound
D
Perfect 5th (5)
The fifth, adds power and stability
F
Minor 7th (b7)
Extended tone, adds richness and color
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