root position: G7
G – B – D – F
G7 Piano Chord
The G dominant 7 chord (G7) is made of the notes G, B, D and F. Its formula is 1 – 3 – 5 – ♭7.
Notes in G7
| Note | Formula | Interval from root |
|---|---|---|
| G | 1 | root |
| B | 3 | major 3rd |
| D | 5 | perfect 5th |
| F | ♭7 | minor 7th |
How to play G7 on piano
- Right hand: fingers 1-2-3-5
- Left hand: fingers 5-3-2-1
Fingers are numbered from the thumb (1) to the little finger (5).
G7 inversions
1st inversion: G7/B
B – D – F – G
2nd inversion: G7/D
D – F – G – B
3rd inversion: G7/F
F – G – B – D
Other names for G7
G7 is also written as Gdom7.