Minor i-bVI-bVII
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Guitar chord companion
G Minor Major 7 Chord
Learn the G Minor Major 7 chord on guitar with chord tones, intervals, and interactive fretboard shapes.
1Gb3Bb5D7F#
Playable G Minor Major 7 Chord voicings
Start with these chord-box shapes, then use the full fretboard below to see every chord tone.
G shape, open position
Low to high strings: 3 1 0 0 3 2
E shape, fret 3
Low to high strings: 3 5 4 3 3 3
D shape, fret 5
Low to high strings: x x 5 7 7 6
C shape, fret 7
Low to high strings: x 10 8 7 7 x
A shape, fret 10
Low to high strings: x 10 12 11 11 10
Full fretboard map
Every G Minor Major 7 Chord chord tone across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
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Common progressions using G Minor Major 7
Try these progressions to hear the chord in context instead of treating it as an isolated shape.
Minor to iv
Move from the tonic minor to the iv chord for a darker, more settled minor progression.
Chord Tones
| Degree | Interval | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | R | G |
| b3 | b3 | Bb |
| 5 | 5 | D |
| 7 | 7 | F# |
Compatible Scales
Formula
R – b3 – 5 – 7