The open G chord is one of the most popular guitar chords. The combination of the G being played on both the 6th and 1st strings, as well as the open strings gives the chord a bright and bold sound. The image below contains the musical notation, chord chart, tabs and scale degrees for the G chord.
How to play the open G chord
- 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.
- Strum all six strings.
Open G chord info
- This chord is a very popular chord and one of the first chords that many guitarists learn.
- It contains the notes (from the 6th string down) G, B, D, G, D and G.
- It contains the 1 (root), 3, 5, 1, 5 and 1 in the key of G.
- It is a Major chord.