G Minor Major 7th
Hear the G Minor Major 7th chord played for you.
Gm(maj7)
G – B♭ – D – F♯
Formula:R-m3-P5-M7
Intervals:P1-m3-P5-M7
Scale Degrees:1-b3-5-7
Introduction
The G Minor Major 7th chord is a four-note chord made up of G, B♭, D, and F♯. It is built from a root, minor third, perfect fifth, and major seventh.
The G Minor Major 7th piano chord (GmMaj7) consists of the notes G, Bb, D, F#. It is a minor triad with an added major 7th, giving it a dark and complex character with strong tension, often used in jazz and minor key progressions. Formula: R-m3-P5-M7 | Scale degrees: 1-b3-5-7.
Notes
G Minor Major 7th Inversions
| Position | Notes |
|---|---|
| Root Position | G – Bb – D – F# |
| 1st Inversion | Bb – D – F# – G |
| 2nd Inversion | D – F# – G – Bb |
| 3rd Inversion | G – Bb – D – F# |
Key Signature
The key of G Minor Major 7th has 2 flats.
B♭E♭
Order of flats
Flats are added in a fixed order — the reverse of the sharp order. Each new flat key adds the next flat on the list.
B♭E♭A♭D♭G♭C♭F♭
Mnemonic: Battle Ends And Down Goes Charles’ Father
Chords in the Key of G Minor
These are the diatonic triads built on each degree of the G minor scale:
C
D
E
F
G
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
A
B
i — G Minor (minor)
Theory: Intervals
Formula: R-m3-P5-M7
Intervals: P1-m3-P5-M7
The G Minor Major 7th is built by stacking intervals from the root note. The formula R-m3-P5-M7 describes the scale degrees used. The intervals P1-m3-P5-M7 show the distance between each note in the chord.
G Minor Major 7th — Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the G Minor Major 7th chord?
GmMaj7 contains: G, Bb, D, F#. Minor triad with major seventh.
How does GmMaj7 differ from Gm7?
GmMaj7 has F# (major seventh), Gm7 has F (minor seventh).
How is GmMaj7 used in music?
Harmonic minor i chord. Very common in jazz and classical — G minor is one of the most expressive minor keys.
What songs use Minor Major 7th?
James Bond, My Funny Valentine, classical music in G minor.
Why does it sound tense?
Minor third (Bb) and major seventh (F#) create dissonance.
How does GmMaj7 differ from Gmaj7?
GmMaj7 has minor third (Bb). Gmaj7 has major third (B).
Practice Tips
- Play Gm then add F# — dramatic tension.
- Descending line: Gm → GmMaj7 → Gm7 → Gm6.
- G minor is one of the most expressive classical keys.
- Harmonic minor i chord.
- The Bb–F# interval creates tension.
- Compare with Gm7.
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