Finger Positions

Root Note G

Name G major seventh over G#

Intervals 1P-3M-5P-7M

Relative Minor Em

Notes G#, G, B, D, F#

Aliases Gmaj7, GΔ, Gma7, GM7, GMaj7, G^7

How to play the Gmaj7/G# Chord

The Gmaj7/G# is a fundamental major chord in guitar music. To play this chord correctly, ensure your fingers are placed precisely on the frets indicated in the diagram above.

Music Theory Analysis

From a theoretical perspective, the G major seventh over G# is built using the 1P, 3M, 5P, 7M intervals. In the key of G Major, this chord functions as the I chord.

Common Progressions

In music composition, the Gmaj7/G# chord is often used to create tension or resolution.

I-V-vi-IV

G → D → Em → C

vi-IV-I-V

Em → C → G → D

The Diatonic Family

Understanding the "family" of chords that belong to G helps with transposition and ear training.

Triads

G Am Bm C D Em F#dim

7ths

Gmaj7 Am7 Bm7 Cmaj7 D7 Em7 F#m7b5

Scale Compatibility

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Major Bebop Lydian Ionian Pentatonic Lydian Pentatonic Augmented Double Harmonic Lydian Augmented Heptatonic Harmonic Major Double Harmonic Major Lydian #9 Purvi Raga Bebop Major Ichikosucho Kafi Raga

* 15 scales found containing the notes G#, G, B, D, F#.

Acoustic & Digital Analysis

Digital footprint of the Gmaj7/G# chord for MIDI programming and synthesizer sound design.

MIDI Numbers 68, 67, 71, 62, 66

Frequencies (Hz)

415.3046975799451, 391.99543598174927, 493.8833012561241, 293.6647679174076, 369.9944227116344