root position: Gmaj7
G – B – D – F♯
Gmaj7 Piano Chord
The G major 7 chord (Gmaj7) is made of the notes G, B, D and F♯. Its formula is 1 – 3 – 5 – 7.
Notes in Gmaj7
| Note | Formula | Interval from root |
|---|---|---|
| G | 1 | root |
| B | 3 | major 3rd |
| D | 5 | perfect 5th |
| F♯ | 7 | major 7th |
How to play Gmaj7 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).
Gmaj7 inversions
1st inversion: Gmaj7/B
B – D – F♯ – G
2nd inversion: Gmaj7/D
D – F♯ – G – B
3rd inversion: Gmaj7/F#
F♯ – G – B – D
Other names for Gmaj7
Gmaj7 is also written as GM7, GΔ7, GΔ.