G Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in Kapo 2 Tuning

Short answer: G is a G Major chord with the notes G, B, D. In Kapo 2 tuning, there are 35 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

5,5,5,5,7 (11112)
5,5,2,0,3 (341.2)
2,5,5,0,3 (134.2)
2,5,2,0,3 (142.3)
x,5,5,5,7 (x1112)
5,5,5,0,7 (123.4)
5,5,5,9,7 (11132)
x,5,2,0,3 (x31.2)
x,5,5,0,7 (x12.3)
x,5,5,9,7 (x1132)
x,x,10,9,10 (xx213)
2,5,5,0,x (123.x)
5,5,2,0,x (231.x)
2,5,2,0,x (132.x)
5,5,x,5,7 (11x12)
5,5,5,x,7 (111x2)
x,5,2,0,x (x21.x)
5,5,5,9,x (1112x)
2,5,x,0,3 (13x.2)
2,5,5,5,x (1234x)
5,5,2,5,x (2314x)
5,5,x,0,7 (12x.3)
5,5,2,x,3 (341x2)
2,5,5,x,3 (134x2)
x,5,5,x,7 (x11x2)
5,5,x,9,7 (11x32)
x,5,x,0,7 (x1x.2)
x,5,5,9,x (x112x)
10,x,10,9,10 (2x314)
2,5,x,0,x (12x.x)
2,5,5,x,x (123xx)
5,5,2,x,x (231xx)
5,x,x,5,7 (1xx12)
5,5,x,x,7 (11xx2)
5,5,x,9,x (11x2x)

Quick Summary

  • The G chord contains the notes: G, B, D
  • In Kapo 2 tuning, there are 35 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 Kapo 2 tuning, there are 35 ways to play this chord.

How do you play G on Banjo?

To play G on in Kapo 2 tuning, use one of the 35 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 Kapo 2 tuning, there are 35 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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