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Gmaj7 chord inversions

Gmaj7/B, Gmaj7/D and Gmaj7/F# are the first, second and third inversions of the Gmaj7. This means that the bass tone is shifting from G to B, D or F sharp.

Theory and information

All these chords consist of the notes G, B, D, F#. The difference is that the order of notes shifts. G is the bass note in the first inversion, D is the bass note in the second inversion and F# is the bass note in the third inversion.

Alternative fingerings

One of many options for Gmaj7/B is X20032 (see another one in the chord progression example below). An alternative for Gmaj7/D is X54433. An alternative for Gmaj7/F# is 220003.

Movable shapes

Versions with movable barre shapes:

Gmaj7/B: 7 10 9 777
Gmaj7/D: 10 10 12 11 12 10
Gmaj7/F#: 225432

Alternative chord names

Gmaj7/F# is identical with Gmaj7/Gb and G/F#.

Try in a chord progression

Gmaj7/B (X2403X) - A7sus4 - Dmaj7

Chords that sound good together with G major 7th inversions

Some typical chords that are likely to be included in progressions with these chords are: Am7, Bm7, Cmaj7, D7, Em7.

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