G/E chord on guitar
G Major Over E. Notes: G, B and D.
How to play G/E
- Put your index finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 2 (B).
- Put your middle finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 3 (G).
- Let the open low E, D, G and B strings ring.
- Strum from the low E string down.
All 4 ways to play G/E
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyOpen position
EasyOpen position
EasyBarre 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/E
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Questions
What notes are in the G/E chord?
G/E (G major over E) is made of three notes: G (root), B (major third) and D (perfect fifth). The slash means E is played as the lowest note.
How do you play G/E on guitar?
The easiest G/E is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 2 (B). Put your middle finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 3 (G). Let the open low E, D, G and B strings ring.
Is G/E hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 2 fretted notes plus open strings.
What is the difference between G/E 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/E in?
G/E 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.