The 2nd position G Major 7 chord shape uses all four fingers, on adjacent strings and adjacent frets, creating a ‘diagonal’ shape. The shape also produces the 1, 3, 5 and 7 of the G Major scale, in perfect order, making it a ‘pure’ form of the chord. The image below contains the musical notation, chord chart, tabs and scale degrees for the open G Major 7 chord.
How to play the 2nd position G Major 7 chord
- Place your 4th finger on the 5th fret of the 4th string.
- Place your 3rd finger on the 4th fret of the 3rd string.
- Place your 2nd finger on the 3rd fret of the 2nd string.
- Place your 1st finger on the 2nd fret of the 1st string.
- Strum the first four strings.
2nd position G Maj 7 chord info
- This shape is the 2nd position version of G Major 7.
- Each note is played on adjacent strings and adjacent frets, forming a ‘diagonal shape’.
- It’s a pure form of the G Maj 7 chord, as it contains the notes (from the 4th string down) 1, 3, 5 and 7, without any double ups of notes or octave variations.
- It contains the notes G, B, D and F# in the key of G.
- It is a Major 7 chord.