G7
Sevenths · G root
G7
Tense and driving. Creates the strongest pull toward the tonic.
0 st4 st7 st10 st
Notes in G7
GRoot
B3rd
D5th
F7th
G is one of the most used keys in Western music — the V chord in C, and home key for much of folk and country.
Identify the Chord Quality on G
Each chord below is played on G. Listen and identify whether you heard G7, Gm, G7, or another quality — the hardest and most useful ear training skill.
Dominant 7th in All 12 Keys
Other Chords in G
Related Sevenths
About the G7 Chord
The G7 chord is a dominant 7th chord built on G. It contains the notes G, B, D, F — the root, third, fifth, and seventh.
Tense and driving. Creates the strongest pull toward the tonic. Practising the G7 chord across different voicings and contexts builds the harmonic recognition that lets you identify it instantly in any musical setting — whether in a band mix, a recording, or a live performance.