How to build a major seventh chord
A major seventh chord is a major triad with a major 7th added. It sounds soft and open and is common on the I and IV chords in jazz, bossa nova and pop.
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Chord
Gmaj7 chord
Gmaj7 is a major seventh chord with the notes G, B, D, F♯. Also written GΔ7, GM7.
G1
B3
D5
F♯7
Intervals
| Note | Interval | Semitones |
|---|---|---|
| G | root | 0 |
| B | major 3rd | 4 |
| D | perfect 5th | 7 |
| F♯ | major 7th | 11 |
Inversions
| Root position | G – B – D – F♯ | |
| 1st inversion | B – D – F♯ – G (Gmaj7/B) | |
| 2nd inversion | D – F♯ – G – B (Gmaj7/D) | |
| 3rd inversion | F♯ – G – B – D (Gmaj7/F♯) |