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.
Construction
G Minor Major 7th = Root + Minor 3rd + Perfect 5th + Major 7th = G · B♭ · D · F♯
| Note | Interval | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| G | Root | 1 |
| B♭ | Minor 3rd | ♭3 |
| D | Perfect 5th | 5 |
| F♯ | Major 7th | 7 |
G Minor Major 7th Inversions
| Position | Notes |
|---|---|
| Root Position | G – B♭ – D – F♯ |
| 1st Inversion | B♭ – D – F♯ – G |
| 2nd Inversion | D – F♯ – G – B♭ |
| 3rd Inversion | F♯ – G – B♭ – D |
Key Signature
A chord has no key signature of its own, but the G Minor Major 7th is the tonic (i) chord of G Minor, which shares the signature of its relative major, Bb Major — 2 flats (B♭, E♭).
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 triads built on each degree of the G minor scale:
G Minor Major 7th — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the G Minor Major 7th chord on piano?
The G Minor Major 7th chord contains the notes G – B♭ – D – F♯. On piano, play these notes together to sound the chord.
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).