20. Diatonic 7th Chords - G String

The G String

• This is the G string of a guitar with all the notes labeled.

The C Major Scale on the G String

• This is the C major scale on the G string of a guitar.

Major 7 Chords

• Highlight notes one and four in red because these are the notes that correspond with the root notes of the major 7 chords.

• This is the G string major 7 chord shape.

C Major 7 Chord

• Find the root note C on the G string, then use the G string major 7 chord shape to play the C major 7 chord.

F Major 7 Chord

• Find the root note F on the G string, then use the G string major 7 chord shape to play the F major 7 chord.

Dominant 7 Chord

• Highlight the note five in green, because this is the note that corresponds with the root note of the dominant 7 chord.

• This is the G string dominant 7 chord shape.

G Dominant 7 Chord

• Find the root note G on the G string, then use the G string dominant 7 chord shape to play the G dominant 7 chord.

• Play the G dominant 7 chord an octave higher.

Disclaimer: All the songs in this chapter are original examples inspired by common pop progressions, not affiliated with any song.

Minor 7 Chords