G Piano Chord

The G chord is a major triad built on the root note G. It contains the notes G, B, D.

How to play G

DGBDG

Press all highlighted keys together. Use any comfortable fingering — for a right-hand triad, thumb on root, middle on 3rd, pinky on 5th is standard.

Chord theory

Root note
G
Quality
Major triad
Notes (intervals)
G (Root), B (M3), D (P5)
Number of notes
3

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Master one chord at a time. Once G feels natural, try the Gm chord, or browse easy piano songs to put it in context.