Gm(maj7)
Gm(maj7) is the g minor-major 7th chord, spelled G – B♭ – D – F♯. a minor triad under a natural seventh — dramatic, cinematic, and instantly recognisable.
The keys
G – B♭ – D – F♯
Practise this chord
Plug in your MIDI keyboard and let Coach Tshepho drill you on Gm(maj7) — it plays the chord, names any wrong notes as you play, and moves you on when you nail it.
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| Note | Interval from root | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| G | Root | 1 |
| B♭ | Minor 3rd | b3 |
| D | Perfect 5th | 5 |
| F♯ | Major 7th | 7 |
Inversions
| Position | Keys (low → high) |
|---|---|
| Root position | G4 – B♭4 – D5 – G♭5 |
| 1st inversion | B♭4 – D5 – G♭5 – G5 |
| 2nd inversion | D5 – G♭5 – G5 – B♭5 |
| 3rd inversion | G♭5 – G5 – B♭5 – 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) | B♭4 – D5 |
Where Gm(maj7) lives
As the ii chord
Gm(maj7) → C7 → Fmaj7
Minor-family sevenths live on the ii — this is the move they were born for.
Stepwise colour
G → Gm(maj7) → Am7
Used as a passing colour between neighbouring chords.
Put Gm(maj7) under your fingers
Hear every voicing, see the keys light up, and drill it in the interactive Chord & Voicing Lab.
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