
Then all you have to do is strum all six strings down from the low E string.
- Ring finger on the 3rd fret of the E (1st) string. - Middle finger on the 3rd fret of the low E (6th) string. - Index finger on the 2nd fret of the A (5th) string. The most common way to play the G Major Chord is in the open position, like this: For example, "Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)" by Green Day and "Ring of Fire" by Johnny Cash are just a few songs that feature the G Major chord.Īfter looking at how to play the G chord, we'll also check out some common variations and tips on how to play it. If you're going to do any kind of guitar playing, you'll have to get comfortable with the G chord, one of the five foundational chord shapes in guitar.