Need to learn how to play the G major chord on guitar? Check out the chord chart and photo below to see how to play the G chord with ease!
How to play the G Major guitar chord: Chart, Photo, and Description
To play the G Major chord, place your left hand fingers on the following strings and frets:
- Middle (Finger 2): Fret 2, String 5 (B)
- Ring (Finger 3): Fret 3, String 6 (G)
- Pinky (Finger 4): Fret 3, String 1 (G)
- You can play the following open strings:
- String 4 (open D)
- String 3 (open G)
- String 2 (open B)
- Since string 6 (G) is the root of the chord, you can play strum or pluck all six strings of the guitar with confidence!
Despite being one of the most common “beginner” chords, the G major chord can be difficult to play because of the wide vertical stretch between your ring and pinky fingers.
However, once you get the hang of it, this chord is gorgeous and allows you to play countless songs.
What are the notes in a G Major chord?
The notes of the G chord are:
- G (Root)
- B (Third)
- D (Fifth)
