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G dominant seventh chord
The G7 chord (dominant seventh) is made of the notes G, B, D, F. Its formula compared with the major scale is 1 3 5 ♭7.
G7
Sevenths · 4 notes
Note names
How it is built
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | G | Unison |
| 3 | B | Major third |
| 5 | D | Perfect fifth |
| ♭7 | F | Minor seventh |
Inversions
- G7G B D FRoot position
- G7/BB D F GFirst inversion
- G7/DD F G BSecond inversion
- G7/FF G B DThird inversion
Which keys it belongs to
G7 is a diatonic chord, that is, it comes from a degree of the scale, in these keys:
Frequently asked questions
- Which notes make up the G7 chord?
- The notes are G, B, D, F.
- What is the formula of the G7 chord?
- The formula is 1 3 5 ♭7: major third, perfect fifth, minor seventh.
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