G7 chord
G dominant 7th
C4
G
B
C5
D
F
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Notes
- GR
- B3
- D5
- Fb7
Formula: R – 3 – 5 – b7
G7 inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position G7
C4
G
B
C5
D
F
1st inversion G7/B
C4
B
C5
D
F
G
2nd inversion G7/D
C5
D
F
G
B
C6
3rd inversion G7/F
C5
F
G
B
C6
D
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FAQ
What notes are in the G7 chord?
The G dominant 7th chord (G7) has 4 notes: G, B, D and F.
How do you play G7 on the piano?
Put your right hand on G, B, D and F, starting from G. A common fingering for three-note chords is thumb (1), middle finger (3) and little finger (5).
What is the formula of a dominant 7th chord?
R – 3 – 5 – b7 (in semitones from the root: 0, 4, 7, 10).