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G7 Chord on Piano (G Dominant 7th)
G dominant 7th (G7) is spelled G - B - D - F. It sounds like G with an extra F, the note that gives it its restless dominant colour. Here you will find its inversions, both hands and the chords it belongs with.
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How to play G7 on the piano
| Hand | G | B | D | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Right hand | 1 (thumb) | 2 | 3 | 5 (little) |
| Left hand | 5 (little) | 3 | 2 | 1 (thumb) |
Land all four fingers at once. If F is quieter, the little finger is too flat.
A three-note G7
The fifth (D) adds little colour. G B F is enough to sound like G7 and is far easier to reach.
A 5-minute G7 routine
- Play G, B, D, F slowly in root position and say "G7" each time.
- Climb the four positions: G B D F, then B D F G, D F G B and F G B D, and back down.
- Play it in its ii-V-I, Dm7 → G7 → Cmaj7, four beats per chord.
- Finally meet it in random order between other chords, with a check on every note.
A few minutes every day on G7 beat one long session a week.
Four ways to play G7
In the 3rd inversion F is the lowest note: the seventh in the bass.
Root position: G B D F
1st inversion: B D F G
2nd inversion: D F G B
3rd inversion: F G B D
Where G7 goes
- G7 is the V7 chord of C major and of C minor: it pulls into C / Cm.
- In a ii-V-I in C major it is the middle chord: Dm7 → G7 → Cmaj7.
- Between B and F there is a tritone, the interval that creates the pull. C#7 has the same two notes, so it can replace G7 (tritone substitution).
Practise G7 by playing
Knowing G7 on paper is step one. ChordRunner makes you find it fast, mixed with other chords. MIDI keyboard or microphone, both work.
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How do you play G7 on the piano?
Press G, B, D, F together. Right hand 1, 2, 3, 5 with the thumb on G; any octave and any order of those notes is still G7.
What are the inversions of G7?
Root position G B D F, 1st inversion B D F G, 2nd inversion D F G B and 3rd inversion F G B D. Every position is still G7.
Where does G7 go?
G7 is the V7 chord of C major and of C minor: it pulls into C / Cm. In a ii-V-I in C major it is the middle chord: Dm7 → G7 → Cmaj7.
Can I practise G7 with a MIDI keyboard?
Yes. In ChordRunner a USB MIDI keyboard is detected automatically, and an acoustic piano works through the microphone. G7 counts in any inversion, as long as G, B, D, F sound together.
Your instrument is the controller.
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