G7 Chord
G7 is the dominant seventh on G. The classic 'tense, wants to resolve' sound at the heart of blues and traditional harmony.
Notes in the G7 chord
G7 contains G — B — D — F. G7 is the dominant seventh on G. The classic 'tense, wants to resolve' sound at the heart of blues and traditional harmony.
How to play G7
Open the chord finder above to see G7 fingerings on piano, guitar, and ukulele simultaneously. Click any note on the diagram to play it on its own; use the strum button to roll the chord out from low to high.
G7 in songs
G7 appears in countless songs across rock, pop, jazz, and folk. Look it up in any tabbed song; if you see G7 written above the lyrics, that's this chord.
FAQs
What's the difference between G7 and Gm chords?
The third note changes. G7 uses the dominant 7 third interval; switching the third changes the entire emotional character.
What scale does G7 come from?
G7 sits naturally in G major and several related keys. Use the scale explorer to see which scales contain it.
Are there easier guitar voicings for G7?
Most chords have multiple voicings. The chord finder shows one common voicing; experienced guitarists often have several alternatives in different positions.