G chord on Balalaika
in Prima Standard (EEA) tuning
G
Major
Notes:G · B · D
Piano Left hand Right hand
Fingerings (4)
G shapes as text
| Shape | Frets | Fingers | Notes | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 7 5 | 1 3 2 | G B D | hard | |
| 7 10 10 | 1 2 3 | B D G | medium | |
| 7 3 5 | 3 1 2 | B G D | hard | |
| 10 7 10 | 2 1 3 | D B G | medium |
The G chord (Major) is built from the notes G, B, D. Below are playable fingerings for Balalaika 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.