G chord on guitar
G Major. Notes: G, B and D.
How to play G
- Put your index finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 2 (B).
- Put your middle finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 3 (G).
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 3 (G).
- Let the open D, G and B strings ring.
- Strum from the low E string down.
All 4 ways to play G
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyFret 5 position
MediumBarre at fret 3
HardBarre at fret 7
HardNotes and theory
The major triad is the bright, settled chord that most songs start and end on. The formula is 1 3 5, and you will also see it written as Gmaj and GM.
Keys that use G
More G chords
All G guitar chordsG with another bass note
major chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the G chord?
G (G major) is made of three notes: G (root), B (major third) and D (perfect fifth).
How do you play G on guitar?
The easiest G is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 2 (B). Put your middle finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 3 (G). Put your ring finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 3 (G).
Is G hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 fretted notes plus open strings.
What is the difference between G and Gm?
Only the third changes. G major uses a major third and sounds bright; G minor lowers that note by a half step, which makes it sound darker. The root and the fifth stay the same.
What key is G in?
G belongs to 6 keys: C major (as the V chord), D major (as the IV chord), G major (as the I chord), E minor (as the III chord), A minor (as the VII chord) and B minor (as the VI chord).
What does a major chord sound like?
The major triad is the bright, settled chord that most songs start and end on.