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G/D means “G with D in the bass”: play a G major chord and make D the lowest note. Because D is already in the chord (its fifth), this is the second inversion of G.
The notes, low to high, are D, G, B. The library above opens on G/D with 14 shapes that keep D at the bottom; tap one to hear it.
| Note | Degree | Interval from G | Semitones |
|---|---|---|---|
| G | 1 | root | 0 |
| B | 3 | major third | 4 |
| D | 5 (bass) | perfect fifth | 7 |
Formula: 1 – 3 – 5.
xx0003xx000xx554xxxxx787(10)(10)9xxxxx(12)(12)(12)xWith the fifth in the bass, G/D sounds like a chord on its way somewhere. In the classic “G over D” move it often sits between two chords whose bass notes are a step away.
In G major, Em – G/D – C walks the bass down step by step (E, D, C) while the chords on top change. Played the other way, C – G/D – Em, the bass climbs.
When a chord sheet writes G/D, play the chord on top and let D be the lowest string you strum; if you play with a bass player, the bass plays D.
D, G, B: the root, major third, fifth.
Open position: xx0003 (low string first), rated Beginner.
No. The easiest shape is rated Beginner and needs 1 finger.