G
Triads · G root
G
The brightest, most stable triad. The foundation of Western tonal music.
0 st4 st7 st
Notes in G
GRoot
B3rd
D5th
G is one of the most used keys in Western music — the V chord in C, and home key for much of folk and country.
Identify the Chord Quality on G
Each chord below is played on G. Listen and identify whether you heard G, Gm, G7, or another quality — the hardest and most useful ear training skill.
Major in All 12 Keys
Other Chords in G
Related Triads
About the G Chord
The G chord is a major chord built on G. It contains the notes G, B, D — the root, third, and fifth.
The brightest, most stable triad. The foundation of Western tonal music. Practising the G chord across different voicings and contexts builds the harmonic recognition that lets you identify it instantly in any musical setting — whether in a band mix, a recording, or a live performance.