G piano chord (G major)
G – B – D
Formula 1 – 3 – 5
G inversions
An inversion keeps the same notes but puts a different one at the bottom. Use them to move to the next chord with the smallest hand movement.
Root position G
G – B – D
1st inversion G/B
B – D – G
2nd inversion G/D
D – G – B
Keys that contain G
Other G chords
G chord questions
What notes are in the G major chord?
G is G, B, D. Its formula is 1 – 3 – 5, counted from the root G.
How do you play G on piano?
With the right hand in root position, play G–B–D using fingers 1, 3 and 5 (thumb on G). With the left hand, use fingers 5, 3 and 1 from the bottom.
What are the inversions of G?
Root position: G–B–D; 1st inversion: B–D–G; 2nd inversion: D–G–B.
Which keys contain G?
G occurs naturally in C major (as V), D major (as IV), E minor (as III), G major (as I), A minor (as VII), B minor (as VI).