G7 Chord on Guitar (Dominant 7Th)
G7 is G major with one lowered note that creates pull toward C - the engine of blues and folk.
How to play it
- Place your 3rd finger on the 3rd fret of the low E (6th) string.
- Place your 2nd finger on the 2nd fret of the A (5th) string.
- Place your 1st finger on the 1st fret of the high e (1st) string.
- Strum all six strings.
Fingering tip: Press just behind the fret wire, not on top of it. If a note buzzes, add a little pressure or move closer to the fret.
Practice loops
Play these slowly with one strum per beat. Loop each line for two minutes.
- G7 - C - G7 - C - folk and blues tension. Strum each chord four times, then change.
- C - C - G7 - G7 - 12-bar flavor. Strum each chord four times, then change.