Gmaj7
G Major 7th — lush and at rest — the natural seventh adds shimmer without demanding resolution.
The keys
G – B – D – F♯
What's inside Gmaj7
| Note | Interval from root | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| G | Root | 1 |
| B | Major 3rd | 3 |
| D | Perfect 5th | 5 |
| F♯ | Major 7th | 7 |
Inversions
| Position | Keys (low → high) |
|---|---|
| Root position | G4 – B4 – D5 – G♭5 |
| 1st inversion | B4 – D5 – G♭5 – G5 |
| 2nd inversion | D5 – G♭5 – G5 – B5 |
| 3rd inversion | G♭5 – G5 – B5 – D6 |
A working voicing
Split the chord between two hands the way working players do — a solid shell low down, the colour tones up top:
| Hand | Keys |
|---|---|
| Left (shell) | G2 – G♭3 |
| Right (colour) | B4 – D5 |
Where Gmaj7 lives
As the ii chord
Gmaj7 → C7 → Fmaj7
Minor-family sevenths live on the ii — this is the move they were born for.
Stepwise colour
G → Gmaj7 → Am7
Used as a passing colour between neighbouring chords.
Put Gmaj7 under your fingers
Hear every voicing, see the keys light up, and drill it in the interactive Chord & Voicing Lab.
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