G/A chord on guitar
G Major Over A. Notes: G, B and D.
How to play G/A
- Put your index finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 3 (G).
- Let the open A, D, G and B strings ring.
- Don't play the low E string: skip it or mute it with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the A string down.
All 4 ways to play G/A
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyOpen position
EasyBarre at fret 3
MediumBarre at fret 3
MediumNotes 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/A
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Questions
What notes are in the G/A chord?
G/A (G major over A) is made of three notes: G (root), B (major third) and D (perfect fifth). The slash means A is played as the lowest note.
How do you play G/A on guitar?
The easiest G/A is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 3 (G). Let the open A, D, G and B strings ring. Don't play the low E string: skip it or mute it with a fretting finger.
Is G/A hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 1 fretted note plus open strings.
What is the difference between G/A 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/A in?
G/A 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.