Bass Guitar Chord & Arpeggio Guide
G Major 7th Bass Chord
Master the G maj7 chord on 4, 5, and 6-string bass with fretboard diagrams, interactive BPM looper, and TAB.
4-String Bass Arpeggio TAB & Notation
G|----------3--4---|
D|----1--4---------|
A|-2---------------|
E|-----------------|
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
Golden badges mark the root; purple badges show active chord tones.
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
G
G
B
D
F#
G
D
D
F#
G
B
D
A
B
D
F#
G
E
F#
G
B
D
Musical Role & Bass Application
Character: Lush, dreamy, and sophisticated.
Bass Application: Jazz, neo-soul, bossa nova, and lo-fi chord progressions.
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?
Toggle between 4-string, 5-string, and 6-string fretboards on this page, or launch Basnote Simple Learning for real-time Web MIDI input and note-role grading.