![]() ![]() Middle finger: 2nd fret of the A (5th) string Index finger: 1st fret of the E (1st) string Strum all six strings down from the low E string. Leaving strings 4, 3 and 2 open, you’ll complete the chord by placing your index finger on the 1st fret of the high E string. Next, place your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the A string. To play one version of the G7 in open position, start place your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the low E string. Both versions of the G7 chord are relatively easy to play and you don’t have to worry about barring your finger across any strings. There are a variety of ways to play the G7 chord, but for today’s lesson, we’re only going to zero in on two of the most popular versions: the open position and the 4th position. When strumming a G7, listen for these four notes that are blended together to form the full chord: The G7 chord is comprised of the same three chords that make up the G major chord (G, B, and D), plus the addition of a seventh interval - the F note. ![]() Let’s take a look at a few different ways to play the G7 chord, as well as several songs that include the chord in their makeup. Unlike it’s minor Gm7 counterpart, the G7 is a calm and comforting chord. It’s a chord that exudes warmth and resonance and brings a hearty full sound when added to songs. While the G chord sounds like a definitive statement, the G7 tilts upward with the addition of the seventh note. The G7 chord is similar in sound and formation to the G major chord, but the addition of the seventh interval gives it a more open-ended feel. ![]()
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