G Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in D maj Tuning

Short answer: G is a G Major chord with the notes G, B, D. In D maj tuning, there are 61 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

5,5,5,5,5 (11111)
x,5,5,5,5 (x1111)
5,5,5,5,0 (1234.)
x,x,1,2,0 (xx12.)
5,5,5,2,0 (2341.)
5,5,8,5,5 (11211)
8,5,5,5,5 (21111)
1,5,1,2,0 (1423.)
5,5,1,2,0 (3412.)
1,5,5,2,0 (1342.)
1,5,5,5,0 (1234.)
x,5,5,5,0 (x123.)
5,5,1,5,0 (2314.)
5,5,5,5,9 (11112)
x,5,5,2,0 (x231.)
x,5,1,2,0 (x312.)
5,5,8,5,0 (1243.)
5,5,8,5,9 (11213)
8,5,5,5,9 (21113)
8,5,5,5,0 (4123.)
8,5,8,5,9 (21314)
x,5,5,5,9 (x1112)
x,5,8,5,9 (x1213)
5,5,5,5,x (1111x)
5,5,x,5,5 (11x11)
1,x,1,2,0 (1x23.)
5,5,5,x,0 (123x.)
x,5,5,5,x (x111x)
5,5,x,5,0 (12x3.)
1,5,5,x,0 (123x.)
x,5,5,x,0 (x12x.)
5,5,1,x,0 (231x.)
8,5,5,5,x (2111x)
5,5,8,5,x (1121x)
5,5,x,2,0 (23x1.)
5,x,1,5,0 (2x13.)
5,x,1,2,0 (3x12.)
1,5,x,2,0 (13x2.)
5,5,8,x,5 (112x1)
8,5,5,x,0 (312x.)
5,5,8,x,0 (123x.)
8,5,5,x,5 (211x1)
5,5,1,5,x (2314x)
x,5,x,2,0 (x2x1.)
1,5,5,5,x (1234x)
5,5,x,5,9 (11x12)
5,x,1,5,5 (2x134)
8,5,5,x,9 (211x3)
8,5,x,5,9 (21x13)
5,5,8,x,9 (112x3)
x,5,x,5,9 (x1x12)
8,5,8,x,9 (213x4)
x,5,8,x,9 (x12x3)
5,5,x,5,x (11x1x)
5,5,x,x,0 (12xx.)
5,x,1,x,0 (2x1x.)
5,5,8,x,x (112xx)
8,5,5,x,x (211xx)
5,x,1,5,x (2x13x)
8,5,x,x,9 (21xx3)
8,x,x,10,9 (1xx32)

Quick Summary

  • The G chord contains the notes: G, B, D
  • In D maj tuning, there are 61 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 D maj tuning, there are 61 ways to play this chord.

How do you play G on Banjo?

To play G on in D maj tuning, use one of the 61 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 D maj tuning, there are 61 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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