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The G major seventh chord on piano
G major seventh is built from G, B, D, F♯. Press play above to hear it.
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What notes are in the G major seventh chord?
The G major seventh chord is made up of G, B, D, F♯.
Notes & intervals
| G | Root |
| B | Major third |
| D | Perfect fifth |
| F♯ | Major seventh |
How to play it
Right hand
1-2-3-5
Left hand
5-3-2-1
Black keys: 1
Which keys use the G major seventh chord?
G major seventh occurs naturally in these keys: VII of A minor, VI of B minor, V of C major, IV of D major, III of E minor, I of G major.
How it sounds
A major seventh chord sounds lush and dreamy — a favourite in ballads and jazz.