# 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 F in the bass, this voicing functions as the 3rd inversion of G dominant 7th.

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

## 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: 124

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: 1 -1 0 0 0 1 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-dominant-7th/f/1x0001)
- Shape 2: 1 2 0 0 0 1 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-dominant-7th/f/120001)
- Shape 3: 1 2 0 0 3 1 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-dominant-7th/f/120031)
- Shape 4: 1 2 0 0 0 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-dominant-7th/f/120003)
- Shape 5: 1 2 0 0 3 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-dominant-7th/f/120033)
- Shape 6: 1 2 3 0 3 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-dominant-7th/f/123033)
- Shape 7: -1 -1 3 4 3 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-dominant-7th/f/xx3433)
- Shape 8: -1 8 0 0 6 7 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-dominant-7th/f/x80067)

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