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Information about the GM chord

Name

The GM chord is also known as G major

Quality

The M's quality is Major

Aliases

  • M
  • ^
  • maj

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Intervals

Which intervals are in the M chord?

Use the following intervals in any order to construct this chord. Start on a specific note on which you want to construct this chord from (for instance the note "C") and calculate each interval on top of it. Afterwards, you will be able to play it on your instrument.

G
perfect prime
also known as P1
B
major third
also known as M3
D
perfect fifth
also known as P5

Scales

Which scales can you play on the M chord?

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Cheatsheet

Play the GM chord in any key!

Notes of the GM chord

GBD

Sheet music of GM in three octaves

Sheet music of G M in three octaves

Guitar voicings for GM

Guitar voicing #0 of the G M chordGuitar voicing #1 of the G M chordGuitar voicing #2 of the G M chordGuitar voicing #3 of the G M chordGuitar voicing #4 of the G M chord

Piano voicing voicing for GM

Piano voicing of chord  GM

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