G Major Guitar Chord

also known as Gmaj, GM

  • your first finger goes on the second fret of the fifth string
  • your second finger goes on the third fret of the sixth string
  • your third finger goes on the third fret of the first string
  • the second, third and fourth strings are open
Diagram of a G major guitar chord at the open position

Notes in a G Major Guitar chord

Root : G

3rd : B

5th : D

First Inversion

Contains a B as the bass note.

Notated as G/B

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Diagram of a G major guitar barre chord at the 7 fret (first inversion)

G/B

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Diagram of a G major guitar chord at the 7 fret (first inversion)

G/B

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Second Inversion

Contains a D as the bass note.

Notated as G/D

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Diagram of a G major guitar barre chord at the 3 fret (second inversion)

G/D

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Diagram of a G major guitar barre chord at the 12 fret (second inversion)

G/D

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