GmMaj7 Ukulele Chord
GmMaj7 on ukulele is 0-2-2-1: barre the 2nd fret across the C and E strings with your middle finger, put your index finger on the 1st fret of the A string and leave the g string open. It is a barre shape, which feels awkward at first but is well worth learning.
- Notes: G, Bb, D and Gb
- Frets: 0 2 2 1
- Tuning: g C E A
- Looking for G#mMaj7? That is AbmMaj7
GmMaj7 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Minor major 7th
- Also known as
- G minor major seventh
- Formula
- 1 b3 5 7
- Intervals
- G (root), Bb (minor 3rd), D (perfect 5th), Gb (major 7th)
- Notes
- G, Bb, D and Gb
- Frets
- 0 2 2 1
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the GmMaj7 chord
Here is the GmMaj7 chord step by step:
- Lay your middle finger flat across the C and E strings at the 2nd fret, a small barre.
- Put your index finger on the 1st fret of the A string.
- Leave the g string open.
- Strum all four strings.
Roll your index finger slightly onto its bony side so it presses every string evenly. Read how to play bar chords if it keeps buzzing. New to these grids? Have a look at how to read a ukulele chord diagram.
Is there an easier way to play GmMaj7?
Not really. 0-2-2-1 is already the simplest playable shape for GmMaj7 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.
What notes are in the GmMaj7 chord?
The GmMaj7 chord is built from four notes: G, Bb, D and Gb (the root, minor 3rd, perfect 5th and major 7th). The major seventh on top of a minor chord gives it a tense, film-noir kind of beauty.
Ukulele songs that use the GmMaj7 chord
Want to go further?
Once GmMaj7 feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try G7, Gmaj7, Gm and G. It works as a richer color alongside the basic chords you already know. When that feels good, work on switching between chords faster. When you are ready, try some easy ukulele songs.