G major Chord

G Major Chord

G (G major chord)

Like any major chord, the G major chord is formed by playing the root, the major third and the perfect fifth. That equals to playing the 1st, 3rd and 5th degree of the G major scale.

Notation

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How To Play G Major On The Piano

You can play the G major chord by playing in any order the following notes: G, B, D.

The inversions of the G Major chord

  • Root position: G, B, D
  • Inversion 1: B, D, G
  • Inversion 2: D, G, B

Video: G Major Chord On The Piano

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Fingering for the Left and Right Hand

Left hand: 5-3-1

Right hand: 1-3-5

Scales in which the G major chord occurs