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G Ukulele Chord

G major (G) is made of the notes G B D. Here are 3 ways to play it on ukulele, starting with the easiest.

How to play G on ukulele

  1. Shape 1

    Open position

    1 2 G D G B

    0232

  2. Shape 2

    From fret 5

    5fr 3 1 D G B D

    7775

  3. Shape 3

    Barre at fret 10

    10fr 1 3 2 G B D G

    12-11-10-10

Notes in G

Formula 1 3 5
DegreeNote
1G
3B
5D

Shape 1 step by step

  1. Lay your index finger flat across strings 3 to 1 at fret 2.
  2. Put your middle finger on string 2 at fret 3.
  3. Let string 4 ring open.
  4. Strum from string 4 to string 1.

Shape 2 step by step

  1. Lay your ring finger flat across strings 4 to 2 at fret 7.
  2. Put your index finger on string 1 at fret 5.
  3. Strum from string 4 to string 1.

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Frequently asked questions

What notes are in the G chord?

G major has the notes G B D. Its formula is 1 3 5. The numbers are steps of the major scale, counted from the root.

What is the easiest way to play G on ukulele?

Start with shape 1 (open position), written as 0232 from string 4 to string 1. Here x means you don’t play that string and 0 means it rings open.

What is the difference between G and Gm?

G has the notes G B D, and Gm has G B♭ D. The only difference is that G has B where Gm has B♭.

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