Guitar chord guide
G Major 7 Guitar Chord
Gmaj7 combines the openness of G major with the delicate tension of F sharp on top. It is useful in neo soul, jazz, indie and cinematic progressions.
Fingerings
How to play Gmaj7
Why this shape works
The highest note is the major seventh, so the colour remains obvious even when the chord is played softly.
Clean fingering tip
Use the first finger for the high F sharp and the third finger for the low G to keep the hand balanced.
Common mistake
The first finger may mute the open B. Move it closer to the second fret and keep its first joint curved.
Check every string
Pick from the lowest included string to the highest. A note should either ring clearly or be deliberately muted. Accidental half-muted strings are what make a chord feel weak.
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