G Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in F# Tuning

Short answer: G is a G Major chord with the notes G, B, D. In F# tuning, there are 34 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

x,6,5,4,6 (x3214)
x,x,5,4,6 (xx213)
x,6,8,9,10 (x1234)
x,10,8,9,6 (x4231)
5,6,5,4,x (2431x)
5,x,5,4,6 (2x314)
5,6,x,4,6 (23x14)
x,6,5,4,x (x321x)
5,6,8,4,x (2341x)
8,6,5,4,x (4321x)
5,6,8,9,x (1234x)
8,6,5,9,x (3214x)
8,6,5,x,6 (421x3)
5,6,8,x,6 (124x3)
8,x,5,4,6 (4x213)
5,x,8,4,6 (2x413)
5,x,8,9,6 (1x342)
8,x,5,9,6 (3x142)
8,10,x,9,6 (24x31)
8,6,x,9,10 (21x34)
8,6,8,x,10 (213x4)
8,10,8,x,6 (243x1)
x,10,8,x,6 (x32x1)
x,6,8,x,10 (x12x3)
1,x,5,4,x (1x32x)
5,6,x,4,x (23x1x)
5,x,1,4,x (3x12x)
8,6,5,x,x (321xx)
5,6,8,x,x (123xx)
5,x,x,4,6 (2xx13)
8,x,5,x,6 (3x1x2)
5,x,8,x,6 (1x3x2)
8,6,x,x,10 (21xx3)
8,10,x,x,6 (23xx1)

Quick Summary

  • The G chord contains the notes: G, B, D
  • In F# tuning, there are 34 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 F# tuning, there are 34 ways to play this chord.

How do you play G on Banjo?

To play G on in F# tuning, use one of the 34 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 F# tuning, there are 34 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.