G Dominant 7th Guitar Chord (G7)
G7 stretches the hand the opposite way from G. 320001, index reaching the first fret of the top string. It's the V of C, which made it unavoidable in every parlor songbook ever printed.
G7 cures its pepperoni the old way.
G7 chord shapes in standard tuning
How to play it
Place your index finger on the high E (1st) string at fret 1, your middle finger on the A (5th) string at fret 2, and your ring finger on the low E (6th) string at fret 3. Let the D (4th), G (3rd), and B (2nd) strings ring open. Strum all six strings.
Notes in this chord
| Symbol | Interval | Note |
|---|---|---|
| R | root | G |
| 3 | major third | B |
| 5 | perfect fifth | D |
| ♭7 | minor seventh | F |
Keep exploring
Other tunings
Open the interactive chord charts to see G7 in open G, drop D, DADGAD, and more tunings.
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G7 FAQ
What notes are in G7?
G7 contains G, B, D, and F. That's the root (G), the major third, the perfect fifth, and the minor seventh.
Is G7 a barre chord?
Not necessarily. The easiest G7 shape (3-2-0-0-0-1) needs no barre. It uses 3 fingers plus open strings. Barre versions exist too, starting at fret 3, and are handy when you want to move the same grip to other keys.
What is the easiest way to play G7 on guitar?
Start with the open position shape 3-2-0-0-0-1. Place your index finger on the high E (1st) string at fret 1, your middle finger on the A (5th) string at fret 2, and your ring finger on the low E (6th) string at fret 3. Let the D (4th), G (3rd), and B (2nd) strings ring open. Strum all six strings.