Guitar Gmaj7 chord diagram
Gmaj7 is one of the essential Guitar chords. On Chordier, this chord appears in 8 different songs. On this page, you can find how to play Gmaj7, alternative positions, and core chord transitions.
To play Gmaj7, follow these steps: Place index finger on E string fret 2. Place middle finger on A string fret 2. Place ring finger on E string fret 3.
Tips
- Place A string with your middle finger and E string with your index finger with a vertical finger angle so nearby strings ring clearly without buzz.
- On A string, press fret 2 with your middle finger close to the fret wire (not on top) for a cleaner tone.
- To play Gmaj7 cleanly, every involved string should ring clearly. Make sure both fretted strings (E string, A string, and E string) and open strings sound clean. After shaping the chord, pluck each string one by one and confirm there is no muted or buzzing note.
Chord Theory
- Notes
- G - B - D - F#
- Intervals
- 1 - 3 - 5 - 7
- Chord Type
- Major 7 — warm and lush
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Voicings
- 7
Alternative Positions
Different ways to play Gmaj7 on the fretboard, from beginner-friendly to advanced voicings.
Guitar Gmaj7 chord diagram3-5-4-4-3-3
Guitar Gmaj7 chord diagramx-2-4-4-3-3
Guitar Gmaj7 chord diagramx-5-4-4-3-3
Guitar Gmaj7 chord diagramx-2-5-4-3-2
Easy Transition Chords
These chords have similar finger positions to Gmaj7, making them ideal for practice transitions.
1. Gmaj7 → Em7 chord transition
To move from Gmaj7 to Em7, follow these steps:
- While playing Gmaj7, first lift your index finger and ring finger.
- Keep middle finger on A string fret 2.
2. Gmaj7 → C chord transition
To move from Gmaj7 to C, follow these steps:
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from A string fret 2 to D string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.
3. Gmaj7 → Em/G chord transition
To move from Gmaj7 to Em/G, follow these steps:
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from A string fret 2 to D string fret 2.
- Keep ring finger on E string fret 3.
4. Gmaj7 → Gaug chord transition
To move from Gmaj7 to Gaug, follow these steps:
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 1.
- Keep middle finger on A string fret 2.
- Keep ring finger on E string fret 3.
5. Gmaj7 → Am7 chord transition
To move from Gmaj7 to Am7, follow these steps:
- While playing Gmaj7, lift your ring finger from E string fret 3.
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from A string fret 2 to D string fret 2.
6. Gmaj7 → E5 chord transition
To move from Gmaj7 to E5, follow these steps:
- While playing Gmaj7, lift your index finger from E string fret 2.
- Keep middle finger on A string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on D string fret 2.
Most Common Transitions
The most frequent chord transitions from Gmaj7 across songs on this site.
1. Gmaj7 → G7 chord transition
To move from Gmaj7 to G7, follow these steps:
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from A string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 1.
On Chordier, songs containing Gmaj7 use the transition to G7 at 10.2%. You can practice this transition in 2 different songs.
2. Gmaj7 → E7 chord transition
To move from Gmaj7 to E7, follow these steps:
- While playing Gmaj7, lift your ring finger from E string fret 3.
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 1.
- Keep middle finger on A string fret 2.
On Chordier, songs containing Gmaj7 use the transition to E7 at 4.5%. You can practice this transition in 2 different songs.
3. Gmaj7 → D chord transition
To move from Gmaj7 to D, follow these steps:
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from A string fret 2 to E string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 3.
On Chordier, songs containing Gmaj7 use the transition to D at 4.5%. You can practice this transition in 1 different songs.
Songs Using Gmaj7 Chord
Popular songs that feature the Gmaj7 chord, perfect for practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gmaj7 easy to play on Guitar?
Guitar Gmaj7 is beginner-friendly. It spans 2 frets. Practice slowly to keep each note clean.
What is the easiest way to play Gmaj7?
There is a simpler alternative for Gmaj7 on Guitar. The alternative voicing uses fingering x-2-5-4-3-2. This voicing reduces hand movement and makes clean transitions easier.
What chords transition well from Gmaj7 on Guitar?
Guitar Gmaj7 commonly moves to C and Am7. Based on our catalog data, Gmaj7 to C is recorded 31 times, appears in 2 songs, and represents 35.2% of outgoing Gmaj7 transitions. Gmaj7 to Am7 is recorded 23 times, appears in 1 songs, and represents 26.1%.
What songs use the Gmaj7 chord?
Dan Fogelberg - Longer Chords is one of 8 songs that use the Gmaj7 chord.