G dominant 7th · Piano
G7 Chord on Piano
The G7 chord (G dominant 7th) is built from the notes G, B, D and F. The keyboard diagram below shows exactly which keys to press.
Chord diagrams
Notes in this chord
- G
- B
- D
- F
Degrees: 1 – 3 – 5 – ♭7
How to play
To play G7 on piano, press G, B, D and F together. In root position the lowest note is G, and the finger numbers follow the keys left to right in the diagram.
Theory behind the chord
Dominant seventh chords add a minor seventh on top of a major triad. The tension between the third and the seventh is what makes them pull towards the chord a fourth above — the engine of blues and jazz turnarounds. On G7 this structure sits on the root G, so the degrees 1 – 3 – 5 – ♭7 map onto G, B, D and F.
Frequently asked questions
- Which notes are in the G7 chord?
- G7 contains the notes G, B, D and F. Relative to the root these are the degrees 1 – 3 – 5 – ♭7.
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