G7 guitar chord
The G7 chord (G dominant 7th) is built from the notes G, B, D and F, formula 1–3–5–b7. It appears in C major (as V7).
- Notes
- G B D F
- Type
- dominant 7th
- Level
- Beginner
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320001How to play G7
The standard open G7 shape is 320001. It needs 3 fingers and stays in the first few frets, so it is one of the chords most players learn early.
Bluesy and restless. A dominant 7th wants to resolve to the chord a fourth above it.
Other ways to play it
Songs with G7
Questions
What notes are in the G7 chord?
G7 contains G, B, D and F. Its formula is 1–3–5–b7.
Is G7 hard to play on guitar?
No. The open shape (320001) is beginner-friendly and doesn't need a barre.
What can I play instead of G7?
G is the closest simpler chord. It keeps the same root and basic character, so it works when G7 is too hard or too busy.
What songs use the G7 chord?
In our songbook, La Cucaracha, London Bridge Is Falling Down, Mary Had a Little Lamb and 23 more songs use G7.