# G major Guitar Chord

> The G major major chord, built from the root (G major), major third B, and perfect fifth D, delivers a bright, harmonious sound that feels resolved and complete. Its balanced structure makes it the foundation of Western harmony, widely used across all genres to convey joy, strength, and stability. With B in the bass, this voicing functions as the 1st inversion of G major.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-major/b

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: G
- Notes: G, B, D
- Intervals: 1 (G), 3 (B), 5 (D)
- Mood: happy, bright, stable, uplifting
- Genres: Pop, Rock, Classical, Country
- Playable shapes: 134

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: -1 2 0 0 0 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-major/b/x20003)
- Shape 2: -1 2 0 0 3 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-major/b/x20033)
- Shape 3: -1 2 0 4 0 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-major/b/x20403)
- Shape 4: -1 2 0 4 3 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-major/b/x20433)
- Shape 5: 7 5 5 0 0 7 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-major/b/755007)
- Shape 6: 7 5 0 0 0 7 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-major/b/750007)
- Shape 7: 7 5 5 7 0 7 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-major/b/755707)
- Shape 8: 7 -1 0 0 0 7 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-major/b/7x0007)

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