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G7 chord on guitar

G7 (G dominant seventh) is G, B, D and F. The easiest way to play it is the open G7 chord, written 320001. Put your 1st finger (index) on the 1st string, 1st fret. Put your 2nd finger (middle) on the 5th string, 2nd fret. Put your 3rd finger (ring) on the 6th string, 3rd fret. Let the 4th, 3rd and 2nd strings ring open.

G7

G dominant seventh · G B D F · 1 3 5 ♭7

  • Open position

    Open chord

    321GBDGBF

    320001

  • 3rd fret

    Barre chord, root on the 6th string

    3fr131211GDFBDG

    353433

  • 10th fret

    Barre chord, root on the 5th string

    10fr13141GDFBD

    x-10-12-10-12-10

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Root
Chord

Dots show where each finger goes, numbered 1 (index) to 4 (little); the green ones are G, the root.

How to play G7

Strings are counted from the thinnest: the 1st is the high E and the 6th the low E. Each shape is written as tab from the 6th string to the 1st, a number for the fret to press, 0 for an open string and x for one not played.

  1. 1. Open chord · Open position

    320001
    • Put your 1st finger (index) on the 1st string, 1st fret.
    • Put your 2nd finger (middle) on the 5th string, 2nd fret.
    • Put your 3rd finger (ring) on the 6th string, 3rd fret.
    • Let the 4th, 3rd and 2nd strings ring open.

  2. 2. Barre chord, root on the 6th string · 3rd fret

    353433
    • Lay your 1st finger (index) flat across all six strings at the 3rd fret.
    • Put your 2nd finger (middle) on the 3rd string, 4th fret.
    • Put your 3rd finger (ring) on the 5th string, 5th fret.

  3. 3. Barre chord, root on the 5th string · 10th fret

    x-10-12-10-12-10
    • Lay your 1st finger (index) flat across the 5th to 1st strings at the 10th fret.
    • Put your 3rd finger (ring) on the 4th string, 12th fret.
    • Put your 4th finger (little) on the 2nd string, 12th fret.
    • Don't play the 6th string: strum from the 5th.

Notes in the G7 chord

G7 is G, B, D and F, and it sounds bluesy and restless: it wants to move on, usually a fourth up. From G, count 4 half steps up to B, 3 more to D and 3 more to F. Its formula is 1 3 5 ♭7. The shapes above play these notes in different orders and octaves, some more than once, but always with G lowest. See its inversions and keys on the G7 piano chord page.

Chords that often come after G7

Cx32010G7 is the V7 of C: its seventh pulls straight home there.Cmx35543The same pull into Cm, home in the minor key.Amx02210G7 to Am is V7 to vi, the surprise ending (a deceptive cadence).

More guitar chords

Other chords on G

GGmGmaj7Gm7Gsus2Gsus4Gadd9G9G6GdimGm7♭5Gdim7Gaug

Dominant seventh chords on other notes

C7C♯7D7E♭7E7F7F♯7A♭7A7B♭7B7

Or see every chord at once on the guitar chord chart.

Frequently asked questions

How do you play G7 on guitar?

The easiest way to play it is the open G7 chord, written 320001. Put your 1st finger (index) on the 1st string, 1st fret. Put your 2nd finger (middle) on the 5th string, 2nd fret. Put your 3rd finger (ring) on the 6th string, 3rd fret. Let the 4th, 3rd and 2nd strings ring open.

What notes are in the G7 chord?

G7 is G, B, D and F. In the shape written 320001, the 6th to 1st strings play G, B, D, G, B and F.

Is G7 a barre chord?

It doesn't have to be: 320001 needs no barre. The barre shapes (353433, x-10-12-10-12-10) play it higher up the neck and move to any root.

How many ways can you play G7 on guitar?

This page shows three: 320001 (open position), 353433 (3rd fret) and x-10-12-10-12-10 (10th fret). Any chord can be played in more places up the neck; these are the ones chord books show first.

Can I make a beat with G7?

Yes. “Make a beat in C major” opens the free editor with a lo-fi beat in C major on C G Am F, the key where G7 is the V7 chord. Then change any part, add a melody and your voice, part by part. No account is needed to start.

Make a beat in C major

Opens the free editor with a lo-fi beat in C major on C G Am F, the key where G7 is the V7 chord. Then change any part, add a melody and your voice, part by part. No account needed to start.

Make a beat in C majorAll guitar chords

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