5 EASY WAYS TO PLAY G CHORD - But 1 Way is Best

[@JGnPop]

Your alt G sounds better than the reg G and it feels easier to play too! Win -win!

[@spaceagejim8482]

I must agree with you. I found that missing the 5th string is way faster and it's really hard to not buzz that 5th string as well when playing standard G.

[@jesseross6029]

I like the 4 finger G chord for the exact reason you described -- the easy transition between G and Cadd9. Another thing I figured out is to switch up the fingering depending on what chord you're changing to. For example, I use my 2nd, 3rd and 4th fingers to go from G to C, but I'll use my 1st, 2nd and 3rd fingers when I'm going from G to Em. For me that feels more natural. Just something I thought I'd throw out there.

[@spaceagejim8482]

Awesome, I like going from the Triple G to the alternate G between verses to keep things interesting. Chet Atkins -my Guitar Idol- said 'never play the same verse the same way twice.'

[@dariorizo717]

I use my thumb on the six string and my index finger on the b and e strings the third finger third fret d g and b strings to play every day people by sly and the family stone

[@spaceagejim8482]

I'd like to hear that, I love that song.

[@charliedillon1400]

I first learned the standard 6 string G, but when I learned the Triple G it was a game changer because it's so easy to keep the ring finger pinned and use it to pivot right in and out of D Major. Also, just drop your first two fingers down one string, as you showed, to get a C chord! Any beginner can have a three chord progression easily!

[@spaceagejim8482]

Exactly, also you can leave fingers 3 and 4 down and play an awesome Dsus, try it its aaawesome.

[@MaryGraves-g5t]

I’m just starting out and like the 4 string way.

[@spaceagejim8482]

Good idea. You can slide it down 2 frets and you have an F Chord as well. Up 2 and it's magically an A.

[@TracyLynn5]

Why didn't I think of the 'Alternate Method'

[@spaceagejim8482]

The alternate is easy and sounds full without all of that bass overload.

[@Lola_Santoro]

Nice sounding guitar!!

[@spaceagejim8482]

Thanks. it's a Larrivee OM 009. I don't think they make them anymore, I bought it new over 30 years ago and still love it. We have been everywhere together.

[@darthfran13]

13:11 I heard that 😂

[@spaceagejim8482]

Drat you caught me, nobody watches to the end. My concentration level is just beyond a gnat.