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G Major chord on guitar

G major is a major triad: bright, stable and finished. It is built from G, B and D (formula 1 3 5). It is the home chord of its key and one of the first chords most players learn. The easiest way to play it in standard tuning is 320003.

G fingerings (low E to high E)

1. Open position: 320003. Let the D, G and B strings ring open.
2. Barre at fret 3: 355433. Barre fret 3 from the low E to the high E string.
3. Fret 5: xx5787. Mute the low E and A strings.
4. Fret 7: x-10-9-7-8-7. Mute the low E string, barre fret 7 from the G to the high E string.
5. Barre at fret 10: x-10-12-12-12-10. Mute the low E string, barre fret 10 from the A to the high E string.

Questions

What notes are in the G chord?

G is made of G, B and D: the root, major 3rd and perfect 5th above G.

What is the easiest way to play G?

Play 320003 (low E to high E): let the D, G and B strings ring open.

Which keys is G in?

G belongs to C major (V), D major (IV) and G major (I).

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