G chord (G major) on guitar
G (G major) has three notes: G, B and D. Its formula is 1, 3, 5. In major keys, G is the I chord in G major, the IV in D major and the V in C major.
G chord shapes
Fingers: 2 on E, 1 on A, 3 on e.
Fingers: 2 on E, 1 on A, 3 on B, 4 on e.
Finger 1 barres fret 3, then 3 on A, 4 on D, 2 on G.
Fingers: 1 on E, 3 on A, 4 on D, 2 on G.
Finger 1 barres fret 7, then 4 on A, 3 on D, 2 on B.
Fingers: 1 on D, 3 on G, 4 on e.
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| Symbol | G |
|---|---|
| Also written | Gmaj, GM |
| Notes | G B D |
| Formula | 1 3 5 |
| Intervals | root, major third, perfect fifth |
| Type | Major chord |
G across the neck
Guitar · 6-string, tuned low to high: E, A, D, G, B, e. 24 frets.
- E string: fret 3 G (1), fret 7 B (3), fret 10 D (5), fret 15 G (1), fret 19 B (3), fret 22 D (5).
- A string: fret 2 B (3), fret 5 D (5), fret 10 G (1), fret 14 B (3), fret 17 D (5), fret 22 G (1).
- D string: fret 0 D (5), fret 5 G (1), fret 9 B (3), fret 12 D (5), fret 17 G (1), fret 21 B (3), fret 24 D (5).
- G string: fret 0 G (1), fret 4 B (3), fret 7 D (5), fret 12 G (1), fret 16 B (3), fret 19 D (5), fret 24 G (1).
- B string: fret 0 B (3), fret 3 D (5), fret 8 G (1), fret 12 B (3), fret 15 D (5), fret 20 G (1), fret 24 B (3).
- e string: fret 3 G (1), fret 7 B (3), fret 10 D (5), fret 15 G (1), fret 19 B (3), fret 22 D (5).
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Questions
What notes are in the G chord?
G (G major) has three notes: G, B and D. Its formula is 1, 3, 5. G is the root, B is the major third and D is the perfect fifth.
How do you play G on guitar?
The easiest shape is 320003. Fingers: 2 on E, 1 on A, 3 on e.
What key is G in?
In major keys, G is the I chord in G major, the IV in D major and the V in C major. It is diatonic to those keys, so it fits songs in any of them.
What is the difference between G and Gm?
G has a major 3rd, B. Gm lowers it a half step to Bb, which is what makes it sound minor. The root and 5th stay the same.