Gmmaj7 guitar chord (G Minor, Major 7th)

The G mmaj7 chord, featuring a minor triad with a major 7th, offers a hauntingly beautiful sound. Its notes G, Bb, D and F# create an emotional tension that works wonderfully in jazz and cinematic contexts. Below, you'll find six variations how to play the "G mmaj7" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

• Press down on the E (1st) string at the 2nd fret using your index finger
• Place your ring finger on the B (2nd) string at the 3rd fret and press down
• Use your middle finger to press the G (3rd) string down on the 3rd fret
• 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

• Barre the 3rd fret with your index finger, extending over all the strings
• With your middle finger, press down on the D (4th) string at the 4th fret
• Position your ring finger on the A (5th) string at the 5th fret and press down
• To play the chord, strum all the strings

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

• Barre the 7th fret with your index finger, extending over the 2nd to the 3rd strings
• Use your middle finger to press the D (4th) string down on the 8th fret
• Stretch out your pinky to the 10th fret of the A (5th) string and press down
• Strum from the 5th string to the 2nd strings

• Place a barre using your index finger on the 10th fret from the 1st to the 5th strings
• Press down on the B (2nd) string at the 11th fret using your ring finger
• Position your middle finger on the G (3rd) string at the 11th fret and press down
• Use your pinky to press the D (4th) string down on the 12th fret
• Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

• Stretch out your pinky to the 14th fret of the E (1st) string and press down
• Use your index finger to press the B (2nd) string down on the 11th fret
• Press the G (3rd) string on the 12th fret with your ring finger
• Place your middle finger on the D (4th) string at the 12th fret and press down
• Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string