G major Chord
G major is the major triad built on G — the bright, stable sound of G major.
Notes in the G major chord
G major contains G — B — D. G major is the major triad built on G — the bright, stable sound of G major.
How to play G major
Open the chord finder above to see G major fingerings on piano, guitar, and ukulele simultaneously. Click any note on the diagram to play it on its own; use the strum button to roll the chord out from low to high.
G major in songs
G major appears in countless songs across rock, pop, jazz, and folk. Look it up in any tabbed song; if you see G major written above the lyrics, that's this chord.
FAQs
What's the difference between G major and Gm chords?
The third note changes. G major uses the major third interval; switching the third changes the entire emotional character.
What scale does G major come from?
G major sits naturally in G major and several related keys. Use the scale explorer to see which scales contain it.
Are there easier guitar voicings for G major?
Most chords have multiple voicings. The chord finder shows one common voicing; experienced guitarists often have several alternatives in different positions.