G/B And G/D - Guitar Chords

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G chord inversions

G/B and G/D are the first and second inversions of the G major. This means that the bass tone is shifting from G to B or D. These chords are also referred to as slash chords.

G/B

  • G/B chord diagram X20003

G/D

  • G/D chord diagram XX0433

Try it in a chord progression

C - G/B - Am Em - G/D - D

Theory of G/B and G/D chords

Both chords consist of the notes G, B, D. The difference is that the order of notes shifts. B is the bass note in the first inversion and D is the bass note in the second inversion. A comparison between the main G major and the two inversions can be seen below.

Alternative fingerings

Two other common fingerings for G/B are X2003X and X20033. Two other options for G/D are XX0003 and X5543X.

Alternative chord names

G/B is identical with Bm#5. G/D is identical with D6sus4.

See also G7 inversions | Gmaj7 inversions

Chord construction

G G - B - D - G - B - G G/B x - B - D - G - B - G G/D x - x - D - B - D - G Guitar versions of the chord

Notes in chord

G G - B - D G/B B - D - G G/D D - G - B Only the order of notes differs Advertisement Advertisement site map • about • contact • links • privacy policy © GUITAR-CHORD.ORG

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