Gmaj7 chord on Balalaika – Minor (GBD)
in Minor (GBD) tuning
Gmaj7
Major 7
Notes:G · B · D · F#
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Fingerings (5)
Gmaj7 shapes as text
| Shape | Frets | Fingers | Notes | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 0 4 | – – 1 | G B F# | easy | |
| 0 7 9 | – 1 2 | G F# B | medium | |
| 11 8 9 | 3 1 2 | F# G B | medium | |
| 4 7 5 | 1 3 2 | B F# G | medium | |
| 4 8 4 | 1 2 1 | B G F# | hard · barre on fret 4 |
The Gmaj7 chord (Major 7) is built from the notes G, B, D, F#. Below are playable fingerings for Balalaika – Minor (GBD) generated for your selected tuning, ordered from open-position shapes up the neck. Tap a diagram to hear it, or switch to the piano view to see the same harmony on keys.
How the Gmaj7 chord is built
Formula: 1 · 3 · 5 · 7
| Degree | Semitones | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | G |
| 3 | 4 | B |
| 5 | 7 | D |
| 7 | 11 | F# |
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What notes make up the Gmaj7 chord?
Gmaj7 is a Major 7 chord built from the notes G, B, D, F#.
How do I read the diagram?
Strings run left to right from the lowest to the first string; the numbers show which finger presses each fret. An ○ marks an open string, an ✕ marks a muted one.