G Major Guitar Chord

Notes: G - B - D

Formula: 1 - 3 - 5

Intervals: Root, Major 3rd, Perfect 5th

G

Standard

G

E Shape (Fret 3)

G

10×
A Shape (Fret 10)

How to Play G

  1. 1Place your index finger on fret 2 of the A string
  2. 2Place your middle finger on fret 3 of the low E string
  3. 3Place your ring finger on fret 3 of the high E string
  4. 4Play the D, G, B strings open

About Major Chords

Built from the 1st, 3rd, and 5th notes of the major scale. Major chords sound bright, happy, and stable.

G Major on Other Instruments

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Progressions with G Major

I - V - vi - IV

Key of C

CGAmF

I - IV - V

Key of G

GCD

vi - IV - I - V

Key of C

AmFCG

I - vi - IV - V

Key of C

CAmFG

Other G Chords

GmG7Gmaj7Gm7GdimGaugGm6Gsus2Gsus4Gadd9G6G9

Other Major Chords

CC#DEbEFF#AbABbB