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G major seventh chord
The Gmaj7 chord (major seventh) is made of the notes G, B, D, F♯. Its formula compared with the major scale is 1 3 5 7.
Gmaj7
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♯ | Major seventh |
Inversions
- Gmaj7G B D F♯Root position
- Gmaj7/BB D F♯ GFirst inversion
- Gmaj7/DD F♯ G BSecond inversion
- Gmaj7/F♯F♯ G B DThird inversion
Which keys it belongs to
Gmaj7 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 Gmaj7 chord?
- The notes are G, B, D, F♯.
- What is the formula of the Gmaj7 chord?
- The formula is 1 3 5 7: major third, perfect fifth, major seventh.
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