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G Major 7 Chord on Guitar (Gmaj7)
To play Gmaj7 on guitar, press the strings shown below; some strings ring open. Then strum all six strings: the notes G, B, D, F# ring together. Below: the diagram, which finger goes where, a second shape and the chords that go with it.
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How to play Gmaj7 on guitar
Finger by finger
- Ring: 6th string (low E), fret 3
- Middle: 5th string (A), fret 2
- Index: 1st string (high E), fret 2
Which strings to strum
320002: × = do not play, 0 = open string.
Gmaj7 string by string
| 6th string (low E) | fret 3: G |
|---|---|
| 5th string (A) | fret 2: B |
| 4th string (D) | open: D |
| 3rd string (G) | open: G |
| 2nd string (B) | open: B |
| 1st string (high E) | fret 2: F# |
From G to Gmaj7: 1st string (high E): fret 3 → fret 2.
Slide this shape along the neck: fret 1 = Fmaj7, fret 2 = F#maj7, fret 4 = Abmaj7, fret 5 = Amaj7.
Another way to play Gmaj7
Same chord, different place: handy when the next chord is up the neck too.
Where Gmaj7 is used
Gmaj7 is the home chord of G major with a soft extra note: many players end a song on it instead of plain G.
Practise Gmaj7 with the microphone
Practise Gmaj7 in ChordRunner: when its symbol appears, play G, B, D, F# and the microphone or MIDI keyboard confirms it. MIDI keyboard or microphone, both work.
Play the demoCommon questions
Is Gmaj7 easy on guitar?
Yes, it is one of the open chords beginners learn first. Start slowly, check that every string rings, then practise switching to G.
What is the difference between Gmaj7 and G on guitar?
Gmaj7 adds one note to G: F#, on top of G B D. From G to Gmaj7: 1st string (high E): fret 3 → fret 2.
Which fingers do I use for Gmaj7?
Ring finger: 6th string (low E), fret 3, middle finger: 5th string (A), fret 2, index finger: 1st string (high E), fret 2.
Will the game recognise my Gmaj7?
If G, B, D, F# ring together, yes: ChordRunner listens through the microphone and also accepts a USB MIDI keyboard.
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ChordRunner is a browser game that teaches piano and guitar chords: a chord appears on screen, you play it on a real instrument, and your runner jumps. MIDI keyboard or microphone, both work.
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