Gmaj7(b5) guitar chord (G Major 7th, Flat 5th)

Symbols: maj7(b5)

Steps: 1-3-b5-7

Notes: G-B-Db-F#

Variation 1

  • Use your index finger to press the B (2nd) string down on the 2nd fret
  • With your pinky, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 4th fret
  • Press the D (4th) string on the 4th fret with your ring finger
  • Place your middle 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 2

  • Barre the 2nd fret with your index finger, extending over the 1st to the 2nd strings
  • 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

  • Place a barre using your pinky on the 7th fret from the 1st to the 2nd strings
  • Position your middle finger on the G (3rd) string at the 6th fret and press down
  • 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 4

  • Place your index finger on the E (1st) string at the 9th fret and press down
  • Stretch out your pinky to the 12th fret of the B (2nd) string and press down
  • With your ring finger, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 11th fret
  • Press the A (5th) string on the 10th fret with your middle finger
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string, mute the 4th string