Chord
G Major Chord
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Highlighted notes form this chord.
Notes
G · B · D
Root: G
Intervals
1 · 3 · 5
How it is built
This chord starts on G and applies the intervals 1, 3, 5. The result contains 3 distinct pitch classes per octave.
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Guide and musical context
About G Major Chord
G Major Chord contains G, B, D. Its sound is stable, clear and consonant.
Character and sound
Stable, clear and consonant.
Musical context and history
The major triad is one of the foundations of Western tonal harmony. Its root–major-third–perfect-fifth structure is continuous across classical, folk, pop, rock and screen music.
How and where it is used
It works as a tonal center, a point of rest or a contrast to minor and dominant harmony.
In Theory view you can hear the pitch collection without depending on a specific fingering. Then switch to Piano, Guitar, Ukulele or Mandolin to see how the same notes are physically distributed on each instrument.
Harmonic and musical relationships
From G, the dominant is D, the subdominant is C and the relative minor is E. These relationships are useful starting points for progressions.
The formula on this page is 1 · 3 · 5 and, from G, produces the notes G · B · D.
Frequently asked questions
What notes are in the G Major Chord?
The notes are G, B, D.
What is its interval formula?
The formula is 1 · 3 · 5.
How does it sound and what is it used for?
Stable, clear and consonant. It works as a tonal center, a point of rest or a contrast to minor and dominant harmony.
Can I view it on a specific instrument?
Yes. Use the selector near the top to switch between Piano, Guitar, Ukulele and Mandolin without changing the musical combination you are studying.