The G Major Chord
G Major (Standard Voicing)
G Major (4-Finger Version)
G Major (Alternate Fingering)
The G Major Chord
The G Major (Standard Voicing) chord contains the 3rd fret of the 6th string (G), the 2nd fret of the 5th string (B), the open 4th (D), 3rd (G) and 2nd (B) strings, and the 3rd fret of the 1st string. There is also an alternate fingering of the G major chord, which omits the index finger. Another common fingering of the G major chord is the 4-finger version, which adds the 2nd string 3rd fret (D), to the voicing.
How to Play a G Major Chord (Standard Voicing)
Place your 2nd finger on the 3rd fret of the 6th string.
Place your 1st finger on the 2nd fret of the 5th string.
Place your 3rd finger on the 3rd fret of the 1st string.
How to Play a G Major Chord (Standard Voicing)
Place your 2nd finger on the 3rd fret of the 6th string.
Place your 1st finger on the 2nd fret of the 5th string.
Place your 3rd finger on the 3rd fret of the 2nd string.
Place your 4th finger on the 3rd fret of the 1st string.
How to Play a G Major Chord (Alternate Fingering)
Place your 3rd finger on the 3rd fret of the 6th string.
Place your 2nd finger on the 2nd fret of the 5th string.
Place your 4th finger on the 3rd fret of the 1st string.
