G Piano Chord

The G major chord (G) is made of the notes G, B and D. Its formula is 1 – 3 – 5.

Tap the keyboard to hear G.

Notes in G

Note	Formula	Interval from root
G	1	root
B	3	major 3rd
D	5	perfect 5th

How to play G on piano

Right hand: fingers 1-3-5
Left hand: fingers 5-3-1

Fingers are numbered from the thumb (1) to the little finger (5).

G inversions

root position: G

G – B – D · RH 1-3-5, LH 5-3-1

1st inversion: G/B

B – D – G · RH 1-2-5, LH 5-3-1

2nd inversion: G/D

D – G – B · RH 1-3-5, LH 5-2-1

Other names for G

G is also written as Gmaj, GM.

Keys that contain G

C major (G is the V chord)
D major (G is the IV chord)
G major (G is the I chord)
E minor (G is the III chord)
A minor (G is the VII chord)
B minor (G is the VI chord)

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