# G dominant 7th Guitar Chord

> The G dominant 7th dominant 7th chord, formed by adding a minor seventh F to the major triad, creates tension that seeks resolution, typically to the tonic. The combination of the major third B and minor seventh F provides a bluesy, soulful feel, making it essential in jazz, blues, and classical cadences. With B in the bass, this voicing functions as the 1st inversion of G dominant 7th.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-dominant-7th/b

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: G7
- Notes: G, B, D, F
- Intervals: 1 (G), 3 (B), 5 (D), ♭7 (F)
- Mood: bluesy, tense, unresolved, energetic
- Genres: Blues, Jazz, Rock, Funk
- Playable shapes: 65

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: -1 2 0 0 0 1 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-dominant-7th/b/x20001)
- Shape 2: -1 2 0 0 3 1 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-dominant-7th/b/x20031)
- Shape 3: -1 2 3 0 3 1 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-dominant-7th/b/x23031)
- Shape 4: -1 2 3 0 3 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-dominant-7th/b/x23033)
- Shape 5: 7 5 5 0 6 7 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-dominant-7th/b/755067)
- Shape 6: 7 5 0 0 6 7 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-dominant-7th/b/750067)
- Shape 7: 7 8 0 0 0 7 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-dominant-7th/b/780007)
- Shape 8: -1 -1 9 10 8 10 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-dominant-7th/b/xx9a8a)

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