14 de August de 2022
In this article I will explain how to build and play the G chord in all its variations and instruments (guitar, ukulele and piano) in a very simple way.
G chord [Musical explanation]
🙏 Before we dive into how to build the G chord on guitar, let me ask you for 2 minutes to explain to you the theory behind it:
First of all, the G triad chord, like any other chord, can be major or minor.
Likewise, if we add its seventh we would obtain the G seventh chord (tetrad):
G major chord
The G major chord is defined by the following notes:
- Type: major triad.
- Formule: 1 3 5.
- Music notes: G (1) B (3) D (5).
- Chords to play with: IV (C) y V (D).
Which presents the following diagram on the guitar:
Ukulele
Piano
G minor chord (Gm)
The G minor chord is defined by the following notes:
- Type: minor triad.
- Formule: 1 ♭3 5.
- Music notes: G (1) B♭ (♭3) D (5).
- Chords to play with: iv (Cm) y v (Dm).
Which presents the following diagram on the guitar:
Ukulele
Piano
G Major Seventh Chord (Gmaj7)
The G major 7th chord is defined by the following notes:
- Type: tetrad.
- Formule: 1 3 5 7.
- Music notes: G (1) B (3) D (5) F (7).
- Chords to play with: IVmaj7 (Cmaj7) y V7 (D7).
Which presents the following diagram on the guitar:
Ukulele
Piano
G Dominant Seventh Chord (G7)
The F dominant 7th chord is defined by the following notes:
- Type: major tetrad.
- Formule: 1 3 5 ♭7.
- Music notes: G (1) B (3) D (5) F (♭7).
- Chords to play with: IVmaj7 (Cmaj7) y V7 (Dm7).
Which presents the following diagram on the guitar:
Ukulele
Piano
G Minor Seventh Chord (Gm7)
The G dominant 7th chord is defined by the following notes:
- Type: tetrad.
- Formule: 1 ♭3 5 ♭7.
- Music notes: G (1) B♭ (♭3) D (5) F (♭7).
- Chords to play with: v (Dm7).
Which presents the following diagram on the guitar:
Ukulele
Piano
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