G
Major · G – B – D
- GR
- B3
- D5
hear it, browse voicings, or tap notes to name any chord
Guitar voicings
Piano
- Root
- Third / sus
- Fifth
- Sixth / seventh
- Extension
About the G chord
The G chord (major) is made up of 3 notes — G is the root, B the major third and D the perfect fifth. It is the plainest, most stable chord there is — a major triad with nothing added.
On guitar, G chords are most often played in open position: 320003. Let the open D, G and B strings ring out. The diagrams above show 4 playable voicings in all.
Major chords sound bright and settled, anchoring a huge share of pop, folk and rock.
Common questions
- What notes are in the G chord?
- The G chord contains the notes G, B and D.
- How do you play G on guitar?
- A common open-position shape is 320003. The diagrams above show 4 playable voicings you can strum or hear.
- What intervals make up the G chord?
- The G chord is built from the root (G), a major third (B) and a perfect fifth (D).
More than a chord chart
The chart above is just the start. Open G in the finder to hear it on guitar and piano and browse every playable voicing side by side. Or switch to Name my chord — tap frets or keys and MobileChords identifies the chord you're playing, inversions and slash chords included.
Songs that use G
Common beginner-friendly versions — keys and voicings vary by recording.
Ain't No Sunshine — Bill Withers
EasyAmazing Grace — Traditional
EasyBad Moon Rising — Creedence Clearwater Revival
EasyBlowin' in the Wind — Bob Dylan
Easy · simplifiedKnockin' on Heaven's Door — Bob Dylan
Easy
Found in keys: I in G majorIV in D majorV in C majorIII in E minorVI in B minorVII in A minor