G Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in D minor Tuning

Short answer: G is a G Major chord with the notes G, B, D. In D minor 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

6,5,6,5,5 (21311)
x,x,2,2,0 (xx12.)
6,5,6,5,0 (3142.)
2,5,2,2,0 (1423.)
x,5,6,5,5 (x1211)
2,5,6,2,0 (1342.)
6,5,6,2,0 (3241.)
6,5,2,2,0 (4312.)
6,5,2,5,0 (4213.)
2,5,6,5,0 (1243.)
x,5,2,2,0 (x312.)
x,5,6,5,0 (x132.)
9,5,6,5,5 (31211)
6,5,9,5,5 (21311)
x,5,6,2,0 (x231.)
9,5,9,5,9 (21314)
9,5,6,5,0 (4132.)
6,5,9,5,0 (3142.)
6,5,9,5,9 (21314)
6,5,6,5,9 (21314)
9,5,6,5,9 (31214)
x,5,9,5,9 (x1213)
x,5,6,5,9 (x1213)
2,x,2,2,0 (1x23.)
6,5,6,5,x (2131x)
6,5,x,5,5 (21x11)
6,5,6,x,0 (213x.)
6,5,x,5,0 (31x2.)
2,5,x,2,0 (13x2.)
2,5,6,x,0 (123x.)
6,5,2,x,0 (321x.)
x,5,6,5,x (x121x)
x,5,6,x,0 (x12x.)
6,x,2,5,0 (3x12.)
6,x,2,2,0 (3x12.)
6,5,x,2,0 (32x1.)
x,5,x,2,0 (x2x1.)
9,5,6,5,x (3121x)
9,5,6,x,0 (312x.)
6,5,9,x,0 (213x.)
6,5,2,5,x (4213x)
6,5,9,5,x (2131x)
2,5,6,5,x (1243x)
6,x,2,5,5 (4x123)
6,5,9,x,5 (213x1)
9,5,6,x,5 (312x1)
9,5,x,5,9 (21x13)
6,5,x,5,9 (21x13)
x,5,x,5,9 (x1x12)
9,5,9,x,9 (213x4)
9,5,6,x,9 (312x4)
6,5,9,x,9 (213x4)
x,5,9,x,9 (x12x3)
6,5,x,x,0 (21xx.)
6,5,x,5,x (21x1x)
6,x,2,x,0 (2x1x.)
6,x,2,5,x (3x12x)
9,x,x,10,9 (1xx21)
6,5,9,x,x (213xx)
9,5,6,x,x (312xx)
9,5,x,x,9 (21xx3)

Quick Summary

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

How do you play G on Banjo?

To play G on in D minor 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 minor 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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