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Gmaj7 Chord
Chord Diagram
O = Play open string
Numbers = Finger placement
Finger Positions
1st Finger (Index)
2nd fret of the A string (5th string)
2nd Finger (Middle)
2nd fret of the low E string (6th string)
3rd Finger (Ring)
3rd fret of the B string (2nd string)
4th Finger (Pinky)
3rd fret of the high E string (1st string)
Beautiful Sound: Gmaj7 creates a dreamy, sophisticated sound. Perfect for jazz, folk, and indie music!
Gmaj7 Chord Variations
Gmaj9
Adds 9th for color
300033G6
Bright, open sound
320000Gmaj7#11
Modern jazz sound
320002Practice Tips for Gmaj7 Chord
Common Challenges
- • Reaching the pinky to the 3rd fret
- • Keeping all fingers curved properly
- • Not muting the open D and G strings
- • Stretching between 2nd and 3rd frets
Practice Exercises
- • Practice G → Gmaj7 → C transitions
- • Work on finger independence exercises
- • Use in fingerpicking patterns
- • Practice with jazz chord progressions
Popular Songs Using Gmaj7 Chord
Something
The Beatles
Girl from Ipanema
Stan Getz
Black Bird
The Beatles
Vincent (Starry Starry Night)
Don McLean
Wonderful Tonight
Eric Clapton
Just the Way You Are
Billy Joel