G chord on piano
G Major. Notes: G, B and D.
How to play G
- Find G just below middle C. That is the root.
- Add B and D above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-3-5 (thumb, middle, pinky). Left hand: 5-3-1 (pinky, middle, thumb).
Notes
G inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
G · B · D1st inversion
B · D · G2nd inversion
D · G · BNotes 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 piano chordsmajor 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 piano?
Play G, B and D together. With the right hand use fingers 1-3-5 (thumb, middle, pinky); with the left hand use 5-3-1 (pinky, middle, thumb).
What are the inversions of G?
Root position: G B D. 1st inversion: B D G. 2nd inversion: D G B.
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.