G 4-String Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in Open G Tuning

Short answer: G is a G Major chord with the notes G, B, D. In Open G tuning, there are 28 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: GM, GΔ, G maj, G Major

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How to Play G on 4-String Banjo

G, GM, GΔ, Gmaj, GMajor

Notes: G, B, D

7,5,0,0 (21..)
0,5,7,0 (.12.)
7,9,0,0 (12..)
0,5,4,3 (.321)
4,5,0,3 (23.1)
7,5,7,0 (213.)
0,9,7,0 (.21.)
4,5,7,0 (123.)
7,5,4,0 (321.)
4,5,4,3 (2431)
x,5,7,0 (x12.)
x,5,4,3 (x321)
7,9,0,8 (13.2)
0,9,7,8 (.312)
7,5,4,3 (4321)
4,5,7,3 (2341)
4,5,7,8 (1234)
7,5,4,8 (3214)
7,x,0,0 (1x..)
0,x,7,0 (.x1.)
0,x,4,3 (.x21)
4,x,0,3 (2x.1)
7,5,x,0 (21x.)
7,9,0,x (12.x)
4,5,x,3 (23x1)
7,5,4,x (321x)
4,5,7,x (123x)
0,9,7,x (.21x)

Quick Summary

  • The G chord contains the notes: G, B, D
  • In Open G tuning, there are 28 voicings available
  • Also written as: GM, GΔ, G maj, G Major
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the 4-String Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the G chord on 4-String Banjo?

G is a G Major chord. It contains the notes G, B, D. On 4-String Banjo in Open G tuning, there are 28 ways to play this chord.

How do you play G on 4-String Banjo?

To play G on in Open G tuning, use one of the 28 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 4-String Banjo?

In Open G tuning, there are 28 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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