G♭maj7 Chord
Major 7th chords have a dreamy, sophisticated, and harmonically rich sound. The natural 7th (just a half step below the octave) creates a gentle shimmer that makes them instantly recognisable in jazz, bossa nova, and R&B.
Notes in G♭maj7
The G♭maj7 major 7th chord contains F♯ — B♭ — C♯ — F. It is built from the following intervals above the root:
| Degree | Interval name | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Root | F♯ |
| 3 | Major third | B♭ |
| 5 | Perfect fifth | C♯ |
| 7 | Major seventh | F |
Interval formula: root (1) — major third (3) — perfect fifth (5) — major seventh (7) (0, 4, 7, 11 semitones).
Sound and Character
Major 7th chords have a dreamy, sophisticated, and harmonically rich sound. The natural 7th (just a half step below the octave) creates a gentle shimmer that makes them instantly recognisable in jazz, bossa nova, and R&B. G♭maj7 is built on G♭ major with a natural 7th (F) added. Unlike the dominant 7th, the major 7th does not create tension — it enriches and colours the major triad.
Key Function
G♭maj7 appears naturally as Imaj7 or IVmaj7 in G♭ major and Cb major. The Imaj7 or IVmaj7 chord in major keys. Unlike the dominant 7th, the major 7th chord does not create tension — it deepens and colours the tonic.
Famous Songs Featuring G♭maj7
- Romantic orchestral passages
- Film score compositions
Voicing Tips
Drop the 5th for a cleaner sound — root, 3rd, and 7th form the essential colour of the chord. This three-note voicing is practical on both piano and guitar. Open the MusoKit chord finder to see G♭maj7 on piano, guitar, and ukulele with audio playback — compare voicings across instruments to find the one that fits your playing style.
FAQs
What notes are in the G♭maj7 chord?
The G♭maj7 major 7th chord contains: F♯ — B♭ — C♯ — F. The intervals are root (1) — major third (3) — perfect fifth (5) — major seventh (7).
What key is the G♭maj7 chord in?
G♭maj7 appears naturally as Imaj7 or IVmaj7 in G♭ major and Cb major.
How do you play G♭maj7 on guitar?
Open the chord finder to see common guitar voicings for G♭maj7. G♭maj7 is available in multiple positions — the chord finder shows the most practical shapes for each instrument.
What is the difference between G♭ major and G♭maj7?
G♭maj7 is built on G♭ major with a natural 7th (F) added. Unlike the dominant 7th, the major 7th does not create tension — it enriches and colours the major triad.
What chords go well with G♭maj7?
Chords from the same key sound most natural alongside G♭maj7. Use the scale explorer to explore the full set of diatonic chords in the keys where G♭maj7 appears, and the circle of fifths to find harmonically adjacent chords.