G7 piano chord (G dominant 7th)

G – B – D – F

Formula 1 – 3 – 5 – ♭7

GBDF

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

GBDF

1st inversion G7/B

B – D – F – G

BDFG

2nd inversion G7/D

D – F – G – B

DFGB

3rd inversion G7/F

F – G – B – D

FGBD

Keys that contain G7

Other G chords

← F♯7 · A♭7 →

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).