How do you play the G major chord?

To play the G major chord on piano, press the following keys simultaneously: G (Perfect unison), B (Major third) and D (Perfect fifth). Find these notes on the piano keyboard and press them all at the same time to sound the G major chord.

What notes are in the G major chord?

The G major chord consists of 3 notes: G, B and D. These notes together form the G major chord.

What intervals make up the G major chord?

The G major chord contains the following intervals from its root note (G): G (Perfect unison), B (Major third) and D (Perfect fifth).

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The G major chord consists of the G (Perfect unison), B (Major third) and D (Perfect fifth) notes.

How to play the G major chord

Find G (Root) on the piano keyboard
Add B (Major third) — 4 semitones above G
Add D (Perfect fifth) — 7 semitones above G
Press all 3 notes simultaneously to sound the G major chord

Related chords with different root

B m(#5)

Related slash chords

B m3/G