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G minor major 7th chord on ukulele (GmMaj7)
Also called or written GmMaj7, Gminmaj7, Gmmaj7, GmM7, G Minor Sharp 7 or G Minor ♯7
G minor major 7th contains G, B♭, D, and F♯. The open voicing uses one open string and three fretted notes, keeping the hand compact.
How it is built
Formula 1, ♭3, 5, 7
- Root positionG–B♭–D–F♯GmMaj70-2-2-1
- First inversionB♭–D–F♯–GGmMaj7/B♭11-10-10-10
- Second inversionD–F♯–G–B♭GmMaj7/D0-2-2-1
- Third inversionF♯–G–B♭–DGmMaj7/F♯11-10-10-10
How do you play a G minor major 7th chord on ukulele?
G minor major 7th is played in open position as 0 2 2 1: middle finger on the C string at fret 2, ring finger on the E string at fret 2 and index finger on the A string at fret 1. The G string rings open.
Full note and interval breakdown
| String | Fret | Finger | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 (G) | open | — | G (1) |
| 3 (C) | 2 | 2 | D (5) |
| 2 (E) | 2 | 3 | F♯ (7) |
| 1 (A) | 1 | 1 | B♭ (♭3) |
AdvancedThe open G string must ring clearly while the other fingers fret nearby, requiring precise hand position.
Gminmaj7/B♭ inversion
G minor major 7th is played at the 10th fret as 11 10 10 10: barre your index finger across fret 10 and pinky finger on the G string at fret 11.
Full note and interval breakdown
| String | Fret | Finger | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 (G) | 11 | 4 | F♯ (7) |
| 3 (C) | 10 | 1 (barre) | B♭ (♭3) |
| 2 (E) | 10 | 1 (barre) | D (5) |
| 1 (A) | 10 | 1 (barre) | G (1) |
Why it sounds like that
G minor major 7th is built from the formula 1, ♭3, 5, 7. The major 7th interval between G and F♯ gives the chord its characteristic bite. Compare it to G minor, which omits the F♯ and sounds more stable.
What goes wrong with G minor major 7th?
- Muting the open G string with the palm or the base of the index finger.
- Pressing the C string too hard, causing it to go sharp.
When to use it
G minor major 7th appears in G minor progressions, often as a passing chord between G minor and G minor 7th. It fits jazz waltzes and neo-soul. Use it before G minor or G 5th.
Changing to and from G minor major 7th
- Sliding the shape up one fret to the 2nd fret gives A♭ minor major 7th.
- From G minor major 7th, lift the ring finger to move to G minor.
Which voicing to use
The open voicing keeps G in the bass for a clear root. The Gminmaj7/F♯ inversion puts F♯ in the bass, creating a leading-tone pull toward G minor.
Other G chords
Common questions
How is G minor major 7th written?
G minor major 7th is written Gmmaj7, Gminmaj7, or GmM7.
What changes when the chord is played at the 11th fret?
The 11th fret inversion raises the pitch and puts F♯ in the bass. It is useful when the open position is too dark for the arrangement.
How does G minor major 7th differ from G minor 7th?
G minor major 7th has a major 7th (F♯), while G minor 7th has a minor 7th (F). The major 7th adds a sharper, more dissonant edge.