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.

How many ways can you play G7?

Minory lists a single ukulele fingering for G7.

Is the G7 chord hard to play?

Not really. The open position of G7 uses open strings and needs no barre, which makes it approachable for beginners.

G dominant 7th · Ukulele

G7 Chord on Ukulele

The G7 chord (G dominant 7th) is built from the notes G, B, D and F. The ukulele fingering for it is shown below.

Chord diagrams

G7open position

Fingering

string 4 (G): played open
string 3 (C): fret 2 — middle finger
string 2 (E): fret 1 — index finger
string 1 (A): fret 2 — ring finger

Notes in this chord

Degrees: 1 – 3 – 5 – ♭7

How to play

G7 can be played with open strings on ukulele, which makes it an accessible shape for beginners. Strings marked ○ ring open, while strings marked ✕ are muted.

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.
How many ways can you play G7?: Minory lists a single ukulele fingering for G7.
Is the G7 chord hard to play?: Not really. The open position of G7 uses open strings and needs no barre, which makes it approachable for beginners.

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