Fingering and position
Place the ring finger on the 3rd fret of the low E string, the middle finger on the 2nd fret of the A string, the index on the 2nd fret of the high E string. 3 strings ring open.
Difficulty
The Gmaj7 chord takes a little practice. Best tackled after the basic open chords.
Often paired chords
Exercise: shuffle it in
A chord on its own gets forgotten. The right reflex: shuffle it with the chords you already know. Launch a shuffle that includes this chord and play it 10 times in different contexts.
The Gmaj7 chord truly comes alive in motion. Launch a shuffle that includes it and play it across 3 or 4 different contexts: that is the best way to embed it in finger memory. Category: Intermediate.
Play a shuffle with Gmaj7Frequently asked questions
- What is the fingering for the Gmaj7 chord on guitar?
- Place the ring finger on the 3rd fret of the low E string, the middle finger on the 2nd fret of the A string, the index on the 2nd fret of the high E string. 3 strings ring open.
- Is the Gmaj7 chord easy for a beginner?
- The Gmaj7 chord takes a little practice. Best tackled after the basic open chords.
- Does the Gmaj7 chord require a barre?
- No, Gmaj7 is played without a barre: it is an open chord, accessible to beginners.
- Which chords pair well with Gmaj7 on guitar?
- Gmaj7 pairs naturally with C, Em, D, Bm. Practise them in a shuffle to memorise the transitions.
Further reading