G Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in Open A Tuning

Short answer: G is a G Major chord with the notes G, B, D. In Open A tuning, there are 21 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,3,2,1,3 (x3214)
x,x,10,10,10 (xx111)
x,3,5,6,7 (x1234)
2,3,2,1,x (2431x)
10,x,10,10,10 (1x111)
2,3,x,1,3 (23x14)
x,3,2,1,x (x321x)
5,3,2,1,x (4321x)
2,3,5,1,x (2341x)
5,3,2,x,3 (421x3)
2,3,5,x,3 (124x3)
5,3,2,6,x (3214x)
2,3,5,6,x (1234x)
5,3,5,x,7 (213x4)
5,3,x,6,7 (21x34)
x,3,5,x,7 (x12x3)
2,3,x,1,x (23x1x)
2,3,5,x,x (123xx)
5,3,2,x,x (321xx)
5,x,x,6,7 (1xx23)
5,3,x,x,7 (21xx3)

Quick Summary

  • The G chord contains the notes: G, B, D
  • In Open A tuning, there are 21 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 Open A tuning, there are 21 ways to play this chord.

How do you play G on Banjo?

To play G on in Open A tuning, use one of the 21 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 Open A tuning, there are 21 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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