Gmaj7 Chord

Lush, jazzy — major triad plus the natural 7th.

Gmaj7
321EADGBe
Notes in this voicing: G · B · D · F#
Root
G
Quality
Major 7th
Difficulty
Intermediate
Type
Extended

String-by-String Fingering

Low EFret 3

Fret the Low E string at fret 3 with your ring finger (G).

AFret 2

Fret the A string at fret 2 with your middle finger (B).

DO

Play the D string open (D).

GO

Play the G string open (G).

BO

Play the B string open (B).

High EFret 2

Fret the High E string at fret 2 with your index finger (F#).

Finger Number Legend

1Index
2Middle
3Ring
4Pinky

How to Play It

  • Start your strum from the Low E string and avoid any strings marked X.
  • Keep your fingertips close to the fret wire so the Gmaj7 chord rings without buzz.
  • Voice the maj7 on top for the sweetest sound.
  • Great substitute for a I chord in ballads.

Suggested Strumming Pattern

Down, down-up, pause, up-down-up; let the upper notes breathe instead of over-strumming.

Common Mistakes

  • Grabbing a dominant 7 instead — it flattens the mood immediately.

Songs That Use This Chord Type

  • Something — The Beatles
  • Wave — Antonio Carlos Jobim

Alternative Shape

3fr142311EADGBe

Try this movable version when you need a different neck position, a tighter rock rhythm sound, or a smoother transition from nearby barre chords.

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