Gmaj7 guitar chord (G Major 7th)

Symbols: maj7, M7

Steps: 1-3-5-7

Notes: G-B-D-F#

The G major 7th chord is known for its smooth and sophisticated sound. Built from the notes G, B, D and F# (root, major third, perfect fifth, and major seventh), it adds a layer of richness and warmth, ideal for jazz and ballads. Below, you'll find ten variations how to play the "G maj7" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

Gmaj7 guitar chord - variation 1
  • Press the E (1st) string on the 2nd fret with your ring finger
  • Place your middle finger on the A (5th) string at the 2nd fret and press down
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 2

Gmaj7 guitar chord - variation 2
  • Press the E (1st) string on the 2nd fret with your index finger
  • With your middle finger, press down on the B (2nd) string at the 3rd fret
  • Position your ring finger on the G (3rd) string at the 4th fret and press down
  • Stretch out your pinky to the 5th fret of the D (4th) string and press down
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 3

Gmaj7 guitar chord - variation 3
  • Use your middle finger to press the B (2nd) string down on the 3rd fret
  • Press the G (3rd) string on the 4th fret with your pinky
  • Place your ring finger on the D (4th) string at the 4th fret and press down
  • Press down on the low E (6th) string at the 3rd fret using your index finger
  • Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string

Variation 4

Gmaj7 guitar chord - variation 4
  • Place a barre using your index finger on the 3rd fret
  • Press the G (3rd) string on the 4th fret with your ring finger
  • Place your middle finger on the D (4th) string at the 4th fret and press down
  • With your pinky, press down on the A (5th) string at the 5th fret
  • To play the chord, strum all the strings

Variation 5

Gmaj7 guitar chord - variation 5
  • Place a barre using your ring finger on the 7th fret from the 1st to the 3rd strings
  • With your index finger, press down on the D (4th) string at the 5th fret
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 6

Gmaj7 guitar chord - variation 6
  • Barre the 7th fret with your index finger, extending over all the strings
  • Place your ring finger on the D (4th) string at the 9th fret and press down
  • Stretch out your pinky to the 10th fret of the A (5th) string and press down
  • Now, strum all the strings

Variation 7

Gmaj7 guitar chord - variation 7
  • Use your ring finger to press the E (1st) string down on the 10th fret
  • Position your index finger on the B (2nd) string at the 8th fret and press down
  • Stretch out your pinky to the 11th fret of the G (3rd) string and press down
  • Press down on the D (4th) string at the 9th fret using your middle finger
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 8

Gmaj7 guitar chord - variation 8
  • Barre the 10th fret with your index finger, extending over all the strings
  • Press the B (2nd) string on the 12th fret with your pinky
  • Use your middle finger to press the G (3rd) string down on the 11th fret
  • Place your ring finger on the D (4th) string at the 12th fret and press down
  • Now, strum all the strings

Variation 9

Gmaj7 guitar chord - variation 9
  • Apply a barre with your index finger across the 10th fret, covering the 1st to the 5th strings
  • Position your pinky on the B (2nd) string at the 12th fret and press down
  • Press the G (3rd) string on the 11th fret with your middle finger
  • With your ring finger, press down on the D (4th) string at the 12th fret
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 10

Gmaj7 guitar chord - variation 10
  • With your pinky, press down on the E (1st) string at the 14th fret
  • Place a barre using your index finger on the 12th fret from the 2nd to the 4th strings
  • Press the A (5th) string on the 14th fret with your ring finger
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string