What is G7?
The G7 guitar chord is formed by the notes G – B – D – F and is played using the fingering 320001. It’s a seventh chord commonly used in G7-C.
G7 Chord Diagram
Standard Position
6th (E) string: 3th fret
5th (A) string: 2th fret
4th (D) string: Open
3rd (G) string: Open
2nd (B) string: Open
1st (E) string: 1th fret
How to Play G7
- Place fingertips close to the fret wire using the diagram 320001.
- Arch fingers so they don’t touch adjacent strings; keep thumb behind the neck.
- Pick each string to check for buzz or mute; adjust pressure and curl.
- Strum slow down-strums; add down–down–up–up–down–up when clean.
Pro Tip: Practice chord changes with a metronome at 70–90 BPM for one-minute rounds.
G7 Variations
G7sus4
330001
Suspends the 3rd for a more open sound
G7add9
320201
Adds the 9th (A note) for color
G7/B
x20001
First inversion with B in the bass
Popular Songs Using G7
Famous Examples:
- • Sweet Caroline
- • Twist and Shout
More Hits:
- • Piano Man
- • Brown Eyed Girl
Common Chord Progressions with G7
G7-C
The classic dominant to tonic resolution
C-Am-F-G7
Pop progression with dominant 7th ending
G7-C-Am-F
A popular progression used in many songs
Practice Tips for G7
1. Dominant Function
G7 naturally wants to resolve to C major - use this tension for musical effect
2. Finger Positioning
The 1st finger on the 1st fret can be tricky - practice getting it clean
Music Theory Behind G7
Notes in G7: G - B - D - F
Scale: G - A - B - C - D - E - F - G
Key Signature: One sharp (F#)
Relative Major: Em7
G7 is a dominant 7th chord built on the 5th degree of the C major scale. It contains the tritone interval between B and F, which creates strong tension that resolves to C major.
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Master G7 Today!
G7 is a stepping stone to advanced playing. Take your time and practice regularly!