G7 piano chord (G dominant 7th)
G – B – D – F
Formula 1 – 3 – 5 – ♭7
G7 inversions
An inversion keeps the same notes but puts a different one at the bottom. Use them to move to the next chord with the smallest hand movement.
Root position G7
G – B – D – F
1st inversion G7/B
B – D – F – G
2nd inversion G7/D
D – F – G – B
3rd inversion G7/F
F – G – B – D
Keys that contain G7
Other G chords
G7 chord questions
What notes are in the G dominant 7th chord?
G7 is G, B, D, F. Its formula is 1 – 3 – 5 – ♭7, counted from the root G.
How do you play G7 on piano?
With the right hand in root position, play G–B–D–F using fingers 1, 2, 3 and 5 (thumb on G). With the left hand, use fingers 5, 3, 2 and 1 from the bottom.
What are the inversions of G7?
Root position: G–B–D–F; 1st inversion: B–D–F–G; 2nd inversion: D–F–G–B; 3rd inversion: F–G–B–D.
Which keys contain G7?
G7 occurs naturally in C major (as V7), A minor (as VII7).