G chord on Balalaika – Contrabass (EAD)
in Contrabass (EAD) tuning
G
Major
Notes:G · B · D
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Fingerings (4)
G shapes as text
| Shape | Frets | Fingers | Notes | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 2 0 | 2 1 – | G B D | easy | |
| 7 5 5 | 3 1 2 | B D G | medium | |
| 7 10 0 | 1 2 – | B G D | medium | |
| 10 10 9 | 2 3 1 | D G B | easy |
The G chord (Major) is built from the notes G, B, D. Below are playable fingerings for Balalaika – Contrabass (EAD) generated for your selected tuning, ordered from open-position shapes up the neck. Tap a diagram to hear it, or switch to the piano view to see the same harmony on keys.
How the G chord is built
Formula: 1 · 3 · 5
| Degree | Semitones | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | G |
| 3 | 4 | B |
| 5 | 7 | D |
More G chords
Other roots
See G in another tuning
What notes make up the G chord?
G is a Major chord built from the notes G, B, D.
How do I read the diagram?
Strings run left to right from the lowest to the first string; the numbers show which finger presses each fret. An ○ marks an open string, an ✕ marks a muted one.