G Ukulele Chord
Trying to get the G chord under your fingers? It is a three-finger shape, a little fiddly at first but it settles fast. Your fingers go on the C, E and A strings. The steps below show exactly where each one sits.
A three-finger shape. Here is how to play G, step by step.
- Notes: G, B and D
- Frets: 0 2 3 2
- Tuning: g C E A
G ukulele chord details
- Type
- Major triad
- Also known as
- G major
- Formula
- 1 3 5
- Intervals
- G (root), B (major 3rd), D (perfect 5th)
- Notes
- G, B and D
- Frets
- 0 2 3 2
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the G chord
Here is the G chord step by step:
- Put your index finger on the 2nd fret of the C string.
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the E string.
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the A string.
- Leave the g string open.
- Strum all four strings.
Take it slowly the first few times and it will start to feel natural. New to these grids? Have a look at how to read a ukulele chord diagram.
What notes are in the G chord?
The G chord is built from three notes: G, B and D (the root, major 3rd and perfect 5th). On the ukulele the G is doubled, so you get a nice full sound. Major chords are the bright, happy ones, which is why so many singalong songs are built on them. Curious which chords sit together in a song? See which chords share a key.
Ukulele songs that use the G chord
- Twenty One PilotsCan’t Help Falling In Love
- Israel Kamakawiwo'oleSomewhere Over The Rainbow / What A Wonderful World
- Jason MrazI’m Yours
- Leonard CohenHallelujah
- Vance JoyRiptide
- Twenty One PilotsHouse Of Gold
- Cristin MiliotiLa Vie En Rose
- Plain White T'sHey There Delilah
- RadioheadCreep
- Grace VanderWaalI Don’t Know My Name
Want to go further?
Once G feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try G7, Gmaj7, Gm and Gsus4. G pairs most often with C, D and Em, so the few basic chords next to it go a long way. When that feels good, work on switching between chords faster. When you are ready, try some easy ukulele songs.