# G major 7th Guitar Chord

> The G major 7th major 7th chord, combining the root (G major 7th), major third B, perfect fifth D, and major seventh F♯, produces a lush, dreamy quality. The close interval between the fifth D and seventh F♯ adds a jazzy, sophisticated color, often conveying nostalgia, romance, or serenity. With B in the bass, this voicing functions as the 1st inversion of G major 7th.

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

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: Gmaj7
- Notes: G, B, D, F♯
- Intervals: 1 (G), 3 (B), 5 (D), 7 (F♯)
- Mood: dreamy, relaxed, romantic, gentle
- Genres: Jazz, Pop, Soul, R&B
- Playable shapes: 82

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: -1 2 0 0 0 2 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-major-7th/b/x20002)
- Shape 2: -1 2 0 0 3 2 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-major-7th/b/x20032)
- Shape 3: -1 2 4 0 3 2 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-major-7th/b/x24032)
- Shape 4: -1 2 4 0 3 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-major-7th/b/x24033)
- Shape 5: -1 2 4 4 3 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-major-7th/b/x24433)
- Shape 6: 7 5 5 0 7 7 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-major-7th/b/755077)
- Shape 7: 7 5 0 0 7 7 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-major-7th/b/750077)
- Shape 8: 7 -1 0 0 7 7 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-major-7th/b/7x0077)

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