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What is a Gmaj7 chord on guitar?
The Gmaj7 chord is composed of the Root, Major Third, Perfect Fifth, and Major Seventh. It's a basic major triad with a Major Seventh added. Some books show this chord as: G Major Seventh. G Major 7.
Is G7 the same as Gmaj7?
The difference is the kind of 7 you use. A "regular" G7 (also called a "dominant seventh" chord) is a G-major chord with the minor seventh added, so it's G B D F. A "Gmaj7" or "GM7" is a G-major chord with the major seventh added, so it's G B D F#.
How do you hold a Gmaj7 chord?
Playing the Gmaj7 Chord
To play the Gmaj7 open position, start by placing your middle finger on the 3rd fret of the low E string. Next, place your index finger on the 2nd fret of the high E string. Leave sthe B, G and D strings open, while muting the A string.
