G chord
G major. 3 shapes on the neck below, with the notes it's built from and the keys it belongs to.
Notes
- G
- 1
- B
- 3
- D
- 5
The major third is what makes it sound bright and settled.
How to play G
- Open
- 320003
- Barre (E shape)
- 355433
- Barre (A shape)
- x-10-12-12-12-10
Want to know why this chord works where it does? The Intermediate lessons cover it, and founding players get them first.
Keys with G
G uses only notes from G major, D major, C major and E minor. It sounds most at home in G major.