G Major Chord Scales - Diatonic 7th Chords

Here all of the "7th" banjo chords that naturally occur with the notes from the G major scale. These chords have a "jazzy" sound. Most chords have 3 notes. For example, G major is comprised of G, B, and D. When a 4th note is added we get what's known as a 7th chord. The music theory that explains this can be complex. Before diving into that, just listen to the different chord sounds.

If the full 4 note chord are tough for your fret hand, try just playing the notes on the first 3 strings. This is a "rootless" chord, meaning it only includes the "fancy" notes and sounds. For example the G would not be included in G major 7th. If you are playing in a group the bass player plays the root, so it's not always needed.

Don't try to play this in time with the Tunefox player until you are very comfortable with all the chord changes and switches. Listen to the quality of each major and minor 7th chords. That will help you be more likely to identify them when you hear it in a song.

Play. Experiment. Try different roll patterns with each chord. Try some basic vamping rhythms. Have fun and explore these awesome sounds! The licks give you some examples of how to create an arpeggio. That means you play chord notes one at a time. Experiment with the order and speed of the notes in your arpeggios.