G7 guitar chord (G Dominant Seventh)

Symbols: 7

Steps: 1-3-5-b7

Notes: G-B-D-F

The G 7 chord is a dominant seventh chord, known for its bold, bluesy character. Built from the notes G, B, D and F, it includes the root, major third, perfect fifth, and minor seventh. This chord creates tension and drive in progressions, making it perfect for jazz, blues, and rock music. Below, you'll find ten variations how to play the "G 7" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

Place your index finger on the E (1st) string at the 1st fret and press down
Press the A (5th) string on the 2nd fret with your middle finger
With your ring finger, press down on the low E (6th) string at the 3rd fret
Now, strum all the strings

Variation 2

Place your index finger on the E (1st) string at the 1st fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 3

Place a barre using your index finger on the 3rd fret from the 1st to the 4th strings
Position your middle finger on the G (3rd) string at the 4th fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 4

Use your ring finger to press the B (2nd) string down on the 3rd fret
Place your pinky on the G (3rd) string at the 4th fret and press down
Press down on the D (4th) string at the 3rd fret using your middle finger
Position your index finger on the low E (6th) string at the 3rd fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string

Variation 5

Place a barre using your index finger on the 3rd fret
Position your middle finger on the G (3rd) string at the 4th fret and press down
Press down on the A (5th) string at the 5th fret using your ring finger
Now, strum all the strings

Variation 6

With your pinky, press down on the E (1st) string at the 7th fret
Place your middle finger on the B (2nd) string at the 6th fret and press down
Press the G (3rd) string on the 7th fret with your ring finger
Use your index finger to press the D (4th) string down on the 5th fret
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 7

Press the B (2nd) string on the 8th fret with your index finger
Press down on the G (3rd) string at the 10th fret using your pinky
With your middle finger, press down on the D (4th) string at the 9th fret
Position your ring finger on the A (5th) string at the 10th fret and press down
Strum from the 5th string to the 2nd strings

Variation 8

Position your pinky on the E (1st) string at the 10th fret and press down
Place your index finger on the B (2nd) string at the 8th fret and press down
With your ring finger, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 10th fret
Press the D (4th) string on the 9th fret with your middle finger
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 9

Barre the 10th fret with your index finger, extending over the 1st to the 5th strings
Press the B (2nd) string on the 12th fret with your pinky
Place your ring finger on the D (4th) string at the 12th fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 10

With your middle finger, press down on the E (1st) string at the 13th fret
Barre the 12th fret with your index finger, extending over the 2nd to the 4th strings
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

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