Question

What are the 6 notes sounding when playing a

G major chord in open position (not a barre

chord)

On a acoustic guitar specifically

Answer 1

From highest to lowest: G, B, G, D, B, G

Step-by-step explanation:

The acoustic guitar has 6 strings.

The standard string numbering order is:

• String 1 is the highest string
• String 6 is the lowest string

A G major chord in open position is:

String 1: G (3rd fret)

String 2: B (open)

String 3: G (open)

String 4: D (open)

String 5: B (2nd fret)

String 6: G (3rd fret)