G Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in Cumberland Tuning

Short answer: G is a G Major chord with the notes G, B, D. In Cumberland tuning, there are 58 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: GM, GΔ, G maj, G Major

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How to Play G on Banjo

G, GM, GΔ, Gmaj, GMajor

Notes: G, B, D

4,3,5,5,3 (21341)
7,7,5,5,7 (23114)
0,7,5,5,7 (.3124)
x,7,5,5,7 (x2113)
0,7,5,5,3 (.4231)
0,3,5,5,7 (.1234)
x,x,5,5,7 (xx112)
0,10,10,9,10 (.2314)
0,7,5,9,7 (.2143)
0,10,10,9,7 (.3421)
0,7,10,9,10 (.1324)
x,3,5,5,7 (x1234)
x,7,5,5,3 (x4231)
4,3,5,x,3 (213x1)
7,7,5,5,x (2311x)
4,3,5,5,x (2134x)
0,7,5,5,x (.312x)
7,x,5,5,7 (2x113)
x,7,5,5,x (x211x)
4,x,5,5,3 (2x341)
0,x,5,5,7 (.x123)
0,7,5,x,7 (.21x3)
4,7,5,5,x (1423x)
0,7,5,x,3 (.32x1)
0,3,5,x,7 (.12x3)
0,10,10,9,x (.231x)
0,7,5,9,x (.213x)
7,7,x,5,7 (23x14)
4,x,5,5,7 (1x234)
4,7,5,x,3 (243x1)
0,x,10,9,10 (.x213)
7,7,x,5,3 (34x21)
0,10,x,9,10 (.2x13)
7,3,x,5,7 (31x24)
4,3,5,x,7 (213x4)
7,3,5,x,7 (312x4)
7,7,5,x,3 (342x1)
0,x,5,9,7 (.x132)
0,10,10,x,7 (.23x1)
0,7,x,9,10 (.1x23)
0,7,10,x,10 (.12x3)
0,10,x,9,7 (.3x21)
x,3,5,x,7 (x12x3)
x,7,5,x,3 (x32x1)
4,3,5,x,x (213xx)
0,7,5,x,x (.21xx)
4,x,5,5,x (1x23x)
4,x,5,x,3 (2x3x1)
0,x,5,x,7 (.x1x2)
7,7,x,5,x (23x1x)
0,10,x,9,x (.2x1x)
0,x,5,9,x (.x12x)
7,x,x,5,7 (2xx13)
7,7,x,x,3 (23xx1)
0,x,x,9,10 (.xx12)
7,3,x,x,7 (21xx3)
0,7,x,x,10 (.1xx2)
0,10,x,x,7 (.2xx1)

Quick Summary

  • The G chord contains the notes: G, B, D
  • In Cumberland tuning, there are 58 voicings available
  • Also written as: GM, GΔ, G maj, G Major
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the G chord on Banjo?

G is a G Major chord. It contains the notes G, B, D. On Banjo in Cumberland tuning, there are 58 ways to play this chord.

How do you play G on Banjo?

To play G on in Cumberland tuning, use one of the 58 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the G chord?

The G chord contains the notes: G, B, D.

How many ways can you play G on Banjo?

In Cumberland tuning, there are 58 voicings for the G chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: G, B, D.

What are other names for G?

G is also known as GM, GΔ, G maj, G Major. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: G, B, D.

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