Ukulele Gmaj7 chord diagram
Gmaj7 is one of the essential Ukulele chords. On Ukulelearn, this chord appears in 8 different songs. On this page, you can find how to play Gmaj7, alternative positions, and core chord transitions.
To play Gmaj7, follow these steps: Place index finger on C string fret 2. Place middle finger on E string fret 2. Place ring finger on A string fret 2.
Tips
- Place C string with your index finger and E string with your middle finger with a vertical finger angle so nearby strings ring clearly without buzz.
- On C string, press fret 2 with your index finger close to the fret wire (not on top) for a cleaner tone.
- To play Gmaj7 cleanly, every involved string should ring clearly. Make sure both fretted strings (C string, E string, and A string) and open strings sound clean. After shaping the chord, pluck each string one by one and confirm there is no muted or buzzing note.
Chord Theory
- Notes
- G - B - D - F#
- Intervals
- 1 - 3 - 5 - 7
- Chord Type
- Major 7 — warm and lush
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Voicings
- 7
Alternative Positions
Different ways to play Gmaj7 on the fretboard, from beginner-friendly to advanced voicings.
Ukulele Gmaj7 chord diagram4-6-3-5
Ukulele Gmaj7 chord diagram4-6-3-2
Ukulele Gmaj7 chord diagram7-7-7-9
Easy Transition Chords
These chords have similar finger positions to Gmaj7, making them ideal for practice transitions.
1. Gmaj7 → D chord transition
To move from Gmaj7 to D, follow these steps:
- Lift your index finger from C string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to C string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 2.
2. Gmaj7 → Em7 chord transition
To move from Gmaj7 to Em7, follow these steps:
- While playing Gmaj7, lift your ring finger from A string fret 2.
- Keep index finger on C string fret 2.
- Lift your middle finger from E string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
3. Gmaj7 → Aadd9 chord transition
To move from Gmaj7 to Aadd9, follow these steps:
- Slide your index finger on C string from fret 2 to fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
- Keep ring finger on A string fret 2.
4. Gmaj7 → E7 chord transition
To move from Gmaj7 to E7, follow these steps:
- Lift your index finger from C string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to C string fret 2.
- Keep ring finger on A string fret 2.
5. Gmaj7 → G chord transition
To move from Gmaj7 to G, follow these steps:
- Keep index finger on C string fret 2.
- Lift your middle finger from E string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from A string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
6. Gmaj7 → G7 chord transition
To move from Gmaj7 to G7, follow these steps:
- Lift your index finger from C string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to C string fret 2.
- Keep ring finger on A string fret 2.
Most Common Transitions
The most frequent chord transitions from Gmaj7 across songs on this site.
1. Gmaj7 → C chord transition
To move from Gmaj7 to C, follow these steps:
- While playing Gmaj7, first lift your index finger and middle finger.
- Slide your ring finger on A string from fret 2 to fret 3.
On Ukulelearn, songs containing Gmaj7 use the transition to C at 35.2%. You can practice this transition in 2 different songs.
2. Gmaj7 → Am7 chord transition
To move from Gmaj7 to Am7, follow these steps:
- While playing Gmaj7, first lift your index finger, middle finger, and ring finger.
On Ukulelearn, songs containing Gmaj7 use the transition to Am7 at 26.1%. You can practice this transition in 1 different songs.
Songs Using Gmaj7 Chord
Popular songs that feature the Gmaj7 chord, perfect for practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gmaj7 easy to play on Ukulele?
Ukulele Gmaj7 is beginner-friendly. It spans 1 frets. Practice slowly to keep each note clean.
What is the easiest way to play Gmaj7?
There is a simpler alternative for Gmaj7 on Ukulele. The alternative voicing uses fingering 7-7-7-9. This voicing reduces hand movement and makes clean transitions easier.
What chords transition well from Gmaj7 on Ukulele?
Ukulele Gmaj7 commonly moves to C and Am7. Based on our catalog data, Gmaj7 to C is recorded 31 times, appears in 2 songs, and represents 35.2% of outgoing Gmaj7 transitions. Gmaj7 to Am7 is recorded 23 times, appears in 1 songs, and represents 26.1%.
What songs use the Gmaj7 chord?
Dan Fogelberg - Longer Ukulele Chords is one of 8 songs that use the Gmaj7 chord.