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G Chords

28 chords starting on G. Click any chord to see notes, diagrams, and progressions.

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G is a guitar-friendly key with one sharp (F♯) and a bright, resonant open-string sound that makes it a staple of country, folk, and pop. Songs like "Sweet Home Alabama" and "Wonderwall" showcase its natural energy. G major is often the first chord guitarists learn because of its accessible fingering.

Key popularity

#1 Most PopularTop key for guitar(Top key tier)Common for piano(Common tier)rockpopcountry

Most popular guitar key — open chords make it ideal for beginners Songs in G

G major1 sharp (F♯)G minor2 flats (B♭, E♭)
Practice G chordsEar TrainingKey ExplorerAll chordsG Pentatonic

Scales from G

G MajorW-W-H-W-W-W-H
7 notes7 diatonic chords
G Minor PentatonicW+H-W-W-W+H-W
5 notes5 diatonic chords
G BluesW+H-W-H-H-W+H-W
6 notes6 diatonic chords
IVC28↓ fifth
IG28
VD28↑ fifth

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Qualities

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G chords FAQ

How many G chords are there?

There are 28 G chords on ChordLookup, including Major, Minor, Dominant 7, Major 7, Minor 7 and more.

What notes are in the G major chord?

The G major chord consists of the notes G, B, D.

What types of G chords can I learn?

You can learn 28 G chord types including major, minor, 7th, suspended, diminished, and augmented chords. Each chord page shows guitar diagrams, piano voicings, and music theory.