GUITAR CHORD GUIDE

G Guitar Chord

The G chord is a G major chord containing G, B, D.

How to play the G chord

Each diagram runs from the low E string on the left to the high E string on the right. A circle means play the open string and × means mute it.

G×
Recommended shape3 · x · 0 · 0 · 0 · 3
G10fr×
Position near fret 10x · 10 · 0 · 0 · 0 · 10
G5fr××
Position near fret 5x · x · 5 · 7 · 0 · 7

Notes in the G chord

G · B · D

Practising the G chord

Start with the recommended shape. Pick each indicated string separately, correct muted or buzzing notes, then strum slowly. Add an alternative voicing after the first shape feels comfortable.

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