Gmaj7 Ukulele Chord

Here is the Gmaj7 chord step by step:

1. Put your index finger on the 2nd fret of the C string.
2. Put your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the E string.
3. Put your ring finger on the 2nd fret of the A string.
4. Leave the g string open.
5. Strum all four strings.

Take it slowly the first few times and it will start to feel natural. New to these grids? Have a look at how to read a ukulele chord diagram.

Not really. 0-2-2-2 is already the simplest playable shape for Gmaj7 on a ukulele; every alternative either needs more fingers or sits higher up the neck. If it still feels awkward, the tips above are the fix.

The Gmaj7 chord is built from four notes: G, B, D and Gb (the root, major 3rd, perfect 5th and major 7th). The major seventh lays a dreamy, jazzy warmth over a bright major chord. New to these? Have a read about seventh chords.

Once Gmaj7 feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try G7, Gm, G and Gsus4. It works as a richer color alongside the basic chords you already know. Then put it into a strumming pattern. When you are ready, try some easy ukulele songs.