How to Play the G Major 7 Chord on Guitar

G Major 7 Chord Overview

Notes

G - B - D - F#

Interval Build & Degrees

I-III-V-VII (Root, Major Third, Perfect Fifth, and Major Seventh)

Tab

3-5-5-4-3-3 (G-B-D-F#)

G Major 7 Step by Step Instructions

Here is how you play G Major 7:
1. Place your index finger on the second fret of the fifth string (A)
2. Place your middle finger on the second fret of the first string (G)
3. Place your ring finger on the third fret of the second string (B)
4. Place your pinky on the fourth fret of the third string (D)
5. Leave the fourth and sixth strings (D and E) open
6. Strum from the fifth string to the first string

Common G Major 7 Voicings on Guitar

Famous Songs That Use the G Major 7 Chord