What notes are in a G chord?

The G Major chord contains the notes G, B, D.

How do you play a G chord on guitar?

From the low E string: 3 2 0 0 0 3 (x = mute, 0 = open). See the finger-by-finger diagram on this page. Difficulty: Beginner.

Famous songs using G include Hotel California, Sweet Child O' Mine, Every Breath You Take (Remastered 2003), Creep.

Guitar · Open major · Beginner

Notes G B D

Tab (E→e) 3 2 0 0 0 3

Difficulty Beginner

String 6 — low E: fret 3, finger 2

String 5 — A: fret 2, finger 1

String 4 — D: play open

String 3 — G: play open

String 2 — B: play open

String 1 — high e: fret 3, finger 3

Chords are half the song. ToneAdapt re-dials any famous guitar tone for the exact guitar, amp and pickups YOU own — free, in your browser.

Chord shapes are standard fingering facts compiled for reference. Tone data © ToneAdapt — adapt any song to your exact rig at guitartoneadapt.com.