The G major chord (G) is made of the notes G, B and D. It is built from the root G with a major third and a perfect fifth.
The major chord is the most common one: a stable, bright sound found in almost every pop, rock and folk song.
G major
Notes: G – B – D
Guitar — positions on the neck
Piano — root position and inversions
Fingerings and positions
On guitar, this chord can be played in 6 ways along the neck. The lowest shape is an open chord (no barre), easier for beginners. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): 320003. On piano, the right hand plays 3 notes, in root position or in an inversion.
Notes and intervals
Note
Interval
G
root
B
major third
D
perfect fifth
In which keys? The G major chord is the V of C major, the IV of D major, the I of G major, the III of E minor, the VII of A minor and the VI of B minor.
The notes of the G major chord (G) are G, B and D.
How do you play the G major chord on guitar?
On guitar, this chord can be played in 6 ways along the neck. The lowest shape is an open chord (no barre), easier for beginners. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): 320003.
How is the G major chord built?
The G major chord (G) is made of the notes G, B and D. It is built from the root G with a major third and a perfect fifth.