G Major Chord (G)
Notes: G, B, D. Tap any diagram to hear it.
G
G on guitar
3-2-0-0-0-3x-x-5-7-8-7x-10-9-0-8-10Strings from low (left) to high (right). Numbers are fingers: 1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring, 4 pinky. × = don’t play, ○ = open string.
G on ukulele
0-2-3-27-7-7-50-11-10-10G on piano
Other G chords
Major chords in other keys
About the G Major chord
Major chords sound bright, stable and happy. They are the backbone of most songs. G is built from the root (G), major third (B), perfect fifth (D).
Frequently asked questions
What notes are in the G Major chord?
The G chord is made of G, B, D: the root, major third, perfect fifth.
How do you play G on guitar?
The most common fingering is 3-2-0-0-0-3, from the low E string to the high E string (x = don’t play that string, 0 = open string).
How do you play G on piano?
Press G, B, D together. In root position the lowest note is G.