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Gm(maj7) — minor major seventh

Notes in GmGmGmGm(maj7): G – Bb – D – F#Formula: 1 – b3 – 5 – 7

In the formula, the numbers count steps of the major scale starting from the note that names the chord; "b" lowers a half step, "#" raises one — and a slash names the bass note.

The minor major seventh combines the minor triad with the major seventh. The friction between the minor third and the major seventh creates a dramatic inner tension.

The same chord on all four instruments

Gm(maj7), 3 1 0 0 3 2Gm(maj7)3142GA#DGDF#
Guitar
Gm(maj7), 3 1 0 0 3 2Gm(maj7)3142GA#DGDF#
Electric guitar
Gm(maj7), 5 3 3 4Gm(maj7)3112GA#DF#
Cavaquinho
Gm(maj7), 0 2 2 1Gm(maj7)231GDF#A#
Ukulele

Where to use it: This is the classic suspense chord from spy movies — few notes, lots of atmosphere. It also opens the famous inner-voice trick that walks down one half step at a time: AmAmAmAmAmMaj7Am7Am7Am7Am7Am6.

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Part of the Sevenths family.

Other chords in this family

Gmaj7Gmaj7Gmaj7Gmaj7G7G7G7G7Gm7Gm7Gm7Gm7Gm7(b5)Gdim7G7(#5)G7(b5)

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