Basic Beginner Guitar Chords – The G Major Chord

The is found in the G Major Scale: G A B C D E F# G. It is made up of the 1(root note), 3 and 5 of this scale. Meaning the notes G, B and D. To add more depth to the sound of the chord you add two more G’s and a B note. The G note is at the root of the chord meaning the top of the chord shown in the diagram below.

G Major Chord notes: G B D G B G

Here is a key that will help you read the chart:

Basic Guitar Chords Chart Key

G Major Guitar Chord

The G Major Guitar Chord is one of the most common guitar chords. You will see it in many songs, so it is very important that you learn how to play it. Just like all other chords, make certain that you are pushing your fingers down firmly on the strings. Play each string one at a time to see if the strings are producing a clean sound.

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