G Dominant 7th Ukulele Chord
All positions and voicings on the fretboard
G Dominant 7th filtered by fret:
No playable voicings found for this chord on ukulele. This chord type requires more notes than the ukulele's 4 strings can voice. Try a simpler chord type or use the guitar chord finder.
G Dominant 7th — chord details
The G Dominant 7th chord is made up of the following notes: G, B, D, F.
Intervals: 1P, 3M, 5P, 7m.
The diagrams above show every voicing and chord variation for G Dominant 7th on ukulele. Use the fret filter to narrow down voicings within a specific fret range — perfect for finding comfortable positions when composing or arranging.
The G dominant seventh chord adds a minor seventh to a major triad, creating a four-note structure with intervals 1P, 3M, 5P, 7m and notes G, B, D, F. This tension between the major third and the minor seventh gives dominant sevenths their restless, bluesy character — they want to resolve. They are the driving force behind blues progressions, jazz turnarounds, and classical cadences where harmonic motion demands forward momentum.
How to Play G Dominant 7th
On ukulele, G 7 is typically voiced as 0-2-1-2 — a three-finger shape in open position. The ukulele's re-entrant tuning gives this chord a bright, cheerful character that is instantly recognizable. Practice clean fretting and let each string ring clearly for the best sound.
G Dominant 7th in Progressions
G dominant seventh most commonly functions as the V7 in C major or C minor, creating a strong pull toward resolution. It also serves as the I7 in G blues progressions and as a secondary dominant targeting other chords in a key.
Common Substitutions
G9, G13, or the tritone substitute C#7 all work as alternatives, keeping the dominant function intact.
Difficulty: On ukulele, this is a beginner chord — simple fingering with open strings makes it easy to learn.