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Bass Guitar Chord & Arpeggio Guide

G Major 7th Bass Chord

Master the Gmaj7 chord on 4, 5, and 6-string bass with fretboard diagrams, interactive BPM looper, and TAB.

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4-String Bass Arpeggio TAB & Notation

G|-------------0---|
D|-------0--4------|
A|----2------------|
E|-3---------------|

Chord Tones & Degree Formula

Chord Tones: G - B - D - F#

1
G
Interval: +0st
3
B
Interval: +4st
5
D
Interval: +7st
7
F#
Interval: +11st

Interactive Fretboard Chart

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Golden badges mark the root; purple badges show active chord tones.

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G
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D
F#
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G
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A
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F#
G
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G
B
D

Musical Role & Bass Application

Character: Lush, dreamy, and sophisticated.

Bass Application: Jazz, neo-soul, bossa nova, and lo-fi chord progressions.

All the notes of the G Major 7th chord fit inside G Major and G Lydian; they also fit D Major.

Check it on your own bass with the bass trainer for your audio interface, or practise it over a ready-made line from the Riff Lab riff packs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What notes are in the G Major 7th bass chord?

The chord tones of the G Major 7th bass chord are: G - B - D - F#. The formula is: 1 - 3 - 5 - 7.

How do bassists use Major 7th chords in basslines?

Lush, dreamy, and sophisticated. Jazz, neo-soul, bossa nova, and lo-fi chord progressions.

How can I practice this bass chord across 4, 5, and 6 strings?

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