G 5-String Guitar Chord — Chart and Tabs in Standard High 5 (ADGBE) Tuning

Short answer: G is a G Major chord with the notes G, B, D. In Standard High 5 (ADGBE) tuning, there are 37 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: GM, GΔ, G maj, G Major

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How to Play G on 5-String Guitar

G, GM, GΔ, Gmaj, GMajor

Notes: G, B, D

x,5,4,3,3 (x3211)
10,9,0,0,10 (21..3)
x,5,7,0,7 (x12.3)
10,9,7,8,7 (43121)
x,5,7,0,3 (x23.1)
x,5,0,3,7 (x2.13)
x,9,0,0,10 (x1..2)
10,9,0,8,10 (32.14)
10,9,7,0,7 (431.2)
10,9,7,0,10 (321.4)
x,5,4,3,7 (x3214)
x,5,7,3,7 (x2314)
x,x,0,0,10 (xx..1)
x,x,0,3,7 (xx.12)
x,5,7,8,7 (x1243)
x,9,0,8,10 (x2.13)
x,5,7,0,x (x12.x)
x,5,4,3,x (x321x)
10,9,7,0,x (321.x)
10,x,0,0,10 (1x..2)
10,9,7,x,7 (321x1)
10,x,7,8,7 (3x121)
10,9,0,x,10 (21.x3)
10,9,x,0,10 (21x.3)
10,9,7,8,x (4312x)
x,5,7,x,7 (x12x3)
10,x,7,0,7 (3x1.2)
10,x,7,0,10 (2x1.3)
x,5,x,3,7 (x2x13)
x,9,0,x,10 (x1.x2)
10,9,x,8,10 (32x14)
10,9,7,x,10 (321x4)
10,x,7,0,x (2x1.x)
10,9,7,x,x (321xx)
10,x,7,x,7 (2x1x1)
10,x,x,0,10 (1xx.2)
10,9,x,x,10 (21xx3)

Quick Summary

  • The G chord contains the notes: G, B, D
  • In Standard High 5 (ADGBE) tuning, there are 37 voicings available
  • Also written as: GM, GΔ, G maj, G Major
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the 5-String Guitar fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the G chord on 5-String Guitar?

G is a G Major chord. It contains the notes G, B, D. On 5-String Guitar in Standard High 5 (ADGBE) tuning, there are 37 ways to play this chord.

How do you play G on 5-String Guitar?

To play G on in Standard High 5 (ADGBE) tuning, use one of the 37 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 5-String Guitar?

In Standard High 5 (ADGBE) tuning, there are 37 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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