Chord guide

G chord on guitar (G major)

The G chord is the notes G, B and D. The usual shape is an open chord: 3 2 0 0 0 3, from the low E string to the high E. Strum it below, tap a string to hear its note, or open it on the full guitar and play it yourself.

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How to play G

Numbers are fingers: 1 index to 4 little

G

Your middle finger on the low E string at the 3rd fret.
Your index finger on the A string at the 2nd fret.
Your ring finger on the high E string at the 3rd fret.
Let the D, G and B strings ring open.

G up the neck

The same chord, higher and brighter

G (up the neck)

Play it as 3 5 5 4 3 3, a barre at the 3rd fret. Pick the Up the neck shape above to hear it.

Lay your index finger flat across the low E to the high E string at the 3rd fret.
Your ring finger on the A string at the 5th fret.
Your little finger on the D string at the 5th fret.
Your middle finger on the G string at the 4th fret.

Chords that go with G

The chords of G major: they sit next to G in songs, so they sound right before and after it.

Songs with G

All the chords: guitar chord chart. Songs that use them: easy guitar songs. Tune up first with the online guitar tuner.