Gmaj7 Ukulele Chord
Need the Gmaj7 chord for a song? It is a three-finger shape, a little fiddly at first but it settles fast. Your fingers go on the C, E and A strings. The steps below show exactly where each one sits.
A three-finger shape. Here is how to play Gmaj7, step by step.
- Notes: G, B, D and Gb
- Frets: 0 2 2 2
- Tuning: g C E A
Gmaj7 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Major 7th
- Also known as
- G major seventh
- Formula
- 1 3 5 7
- Intervals
- G (root), B (major 3rd), D (perfect 5th), Gb (major 7th)
- Notes
- G, B, D and Gb
- Frets
- 0 2 2 2
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Gmaj7 chord
Here is the Gmaj7 chord step by step:
- Put your index finger on the 2nd fret of the C string.
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the E string.
- Put your ring finger on the 2nd fret of the A string.
- Leave the g string open.
- 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.
What notes are in the Gmaj7 chord?
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.
Ukulele songs that use the Gmaj7 chord
- Cristin MiliotiLa Vie En Rose
- Billie Eilishidontwannabeyouanymore
- Rebecca SugarWe Are The Crystal Gems
- The CarpentersClose To You
- Elton JohnYour Song
- Daniel CaesarBest Part (feat. H.E.R.)
- Jojiworldstar money (interlude)
- Frankie ValliCan’t Take My Eyes Off Of You
- Alicia KeysIf I Ain’t Got You
- Rachel PlattenFight Song
Want to go further?
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.