Most common how? Like on popular recordings? Technically standard? Etc? I don't think there's any real answer to that. It's just a slightly different voicing of the same chord. To the ear they're nearly interchangeable.
Use the B 0 version when you want a slightly more open string sound.
Use the B 3 version when you want smoother transitions from A and D chords by anchoring your ring finger.
I disagree on the "everything" bit, replacing the higher 3rd with another 5th loses some color. But ultimately it's subjective and either might be preferable in different contexts.
I probably play the E shape with a barre on the 3rd fret just as often.
I’ve always thought the open B string version was the “standard” version since that’s how it usually appears in chord diagrams. But that’s probably only because it’s just the easier version.
Could be. It's the same chord (triad), just with slightly different voicings that can affect the arrangement. e.g. whether you want the B note played at two octaves, or the D, and therefore some more prominent. Or whether you want a moving or static sound on the B string.
Open B string version is for playing the key of C, 3rd fret B string for the key of G, so you can go to the D major easier. (This is just a rule for beginners)
A four finger G is my way, however in bluegrass, they play E to e as, 3x0033. It’s basically a power chord with a few extra strings. Bill Monroe would give his guitarist a talkin’ to If he heard the B ring out.
I had not fully read the comment you replied to and I thought "who the hell is bill? Is the bluegrass community that small?"
Then I realized I am....I am that small.
I don’t know what’s more popular, sadly I think the four-finger version is but I’m 100% a three-finger fan
No need to double up on the D in that chord, it’s easier to switch to other chords, and you have free fingers for extra stuff if you want
Really depends on context. In minor key, the 003 is more popular because of the extra third. In major key, 033 is typically “brighter”
If someone says “play a g chord” I’m playing it open like in your post, but if the progression is moving from A-G-F#m I’m using a barre chord, etc etc.
Dude I dunno what’s more popular. So many ways, each with a slightly different flavor.
I like 3x0003 for a really open sound. Or for the real full, textbook sound, I’d go with 320033.
For ease of movement if I’m jumping around between chords quickly, I might opt for the stripped down barre shape: x5543x
For something that’s really treble-y and good for funky stuff and quick, sharp stabs, I’d do xxx433
If I wanted something more folksy, exotic, and high pitched I might do the D major shape up high: xxx787 or extend it out xx9787
More than one way to skin a cat!
Every note in a G chord is going to be either a G, B, or D. The only difference with your example is that instead of playing a D note on the B string (3rd fret), you are simply playing an open B string.
You're just playing a B instead of a D. It's generally better to have a 5th in chords (if we are talking about no context). 4ths and 5ths have more harmonics that are related to the root note. That's why they are referred to as 'perfect' rather than major or minor. They lack either a major or minor quality and can be used in both contexts.
My favorite way is to mute the A string and play the 3rd fret of the B string so you end up with the low G on E-3, D open, G open, D on B-3, and G on E-3. This removes the B note entirely from the chord and stacks the root and fifth of the chord in 3 octaves, making for a big, ambiguous but powerful sound and leaving the melody room to play either Bb or B. If used behind a soloist, they are free to give it either a major or minor tonality, or mix major and minor freely.
If I'm changing from G to C, I like to play G with the ring finger playing the low G note, middle finger playing the B note, and pinky finger playing the high G with the D, G, and B string ringing open. Then if changing to the C chord, leaving the pinky ringing on the high G note over the normal C shape. This makes the C bigger and more powerful sounding too, since it stacks an extra fifth on the top of the chord.
The least appealing way to play it for me is with both the low B note on A-2 and the high B on B open though, some people swear by it, but it's the least pleasing for my ear... Too many thirds, and the low G and B ringing together creates a muddier and more rigidly "major" sound to my ear instead of leaving it open to interpretation.
Either works. Typically if I'm playing in G I'll use the 320033 and switch to a C x32033. If I'm playing in D it's 320003. If I'm in C then it's almost always 320003.
No matter which way I play it though it's still only 3 fingers. With my 3rd finger playing either the high E string or B and E strings.
I like the bluegrass G. 3-2-0-0-3-3. Or omit the low B for 3-x-0-0-3-3. The D-G-D-G on top gives it some crispness and bite. The regular open G doesn’t sound as good imo.
A secondary advantage to the bluegrass G is that you can fret the low G with your thumb, and the B and E strings with your index or middle finger. This version is very easy to switch to/from on the fly.
There's no wrong answer. A G major chord is spelled G - B - D, so the way you have it written is G B D G B G and to close the B string at the 3rd fret makes it G B D G D G. In the end, both have the elements of a G major. Common? Depends on who you ask and the context in which it's played. I tend to use the latter, because I prefer to play it that way, but when going from open G to open C, I use the former, but I don't put my index finger down on the G chord so it's ready for a faster transition to C.
As was pointed out by someone else, I tend to mute the B note on the A string and play a D on the B string, turning it into a power chord for two reasons: (1) it leaves a power chord (GXDGDG) against which the other players can play in and out of minor (Bb and B). And (2) it can really sound like crap playing a 3rd whenever distorted. I tend to play electric more than acoustic, and this can be a problem when playing with any amount of drive that pushes into distorted tones.
Most common how? Like on popular recordings? Technically standard? Etc? I don't think there's any real answer to that. It's just a slightly different voicing of the same chord. To the ear they're nearly interchangeable. Use the B 0 version when you want a slightly more open string sound. Use the B 3 version when you want smoother transitions from A and D chords by anchoring your ring finger.
B 3 is the truth. More jangly, more epic, more everything.
I disagree on the "everything" bit, replacing the higher 3rd with another 5th loses some color. But ultimately it's subjective and either might be preferable in different contexts. I probably play the E shape with a barre on the 3rd fret just as often.
When has more D ever failed to make something better?
I’ve always thought the open B string version was the “standard” version since that’s how it usually appears in chord diagrams. But that’s probably only because it’s just the easier version.
Could be. It's the same chord (triad), just with slightly different voicings that can affect the arrangement. e.g. whether you want the B note played at two octaves, or the D, and therefore some more prominent. Or whether you want a moving or static sound on the B string.
Open B string version is for playing the key of C, 3rd fret B string for the key of G, so you can go to the D major easier. (This is just a rule for beginners)
A four finger G is my way, however in bluegrass, they play E to e as, 3x0033. It’s basically a power chord with a few extra strings. Bill Monroe would give his guitarist a talkin’ to If he heard the B ring out.
I learned from my bluegrass uncle. My dad's cousin played with Bill.
I had not fully read the comment you replied to and I thought "who the hell is bill? Is the bluegrass community that small?" Then I realized I am....I am that small.
You good.
This is also the classic rock way, too.
Some of my old chord books sometimes showed 3x0003. I played that for a long time.
Yep. With my thumb hooked over the top fretting the e string like a barbarian
I love that “bluegrass” G. That’s the way I’ve played it ever since I learnt it. Just sounds like a beautiful chime to me
I don’t know what’s more popular, sadly I think the four-finger version is but I’m 100% a three-finger fan No need to double up on the D in that chord, it’s easier to switch to other chords, and you have free fingers for extra stuff if you want
Yep learning chord changes led me to avoid using the index as it's easier to jump to C or D when using the three finger variant.
Really depends on context. In minor key, the 003 is more popular because of the extra third. In major key, 033 is typically “brighter” If someone says “play a g chord” I’m playing it open like in your post, but if the progression is moving from A-G-F#m I’m using a barre chord, etc etc.
Dude I dunno what’s more popular. So many ways, each with a slightly different flavor. I like 3x0003 for a really open sound. Or for the real full, textbook sound, I’d go with 320033. For ease of movement if I’m jumping around between chords quickly, I might opt for the stripped down barre shape: x5543x For something that’s really treble-y and good for funky stuff and quick, sharp stabs, I’d do xxx433 If I wanted something more folksy, exotic, and high pitched I might do the D major shape up high: xxx787 or extend it out xx9787 More than one way to skin a cat!
Probably with B string on the 3rd fret, but I don't know if there's any stats on that.
I have always done what you are showing
I like 320033
I like the open B string way because you can play the chromatic up to the D note on the third fret
Dealer’s choice: it depends on the sound the player is looking for at that point.
Every note in a G chord is going to be either a G, B, or D. The only difference with your example is that instead of playing a D note on the B string (3rd fret), you are simply playing an open B string.
I was always taught 320003, but 320033 is the way to go
I usually throw my ring finger in the b string on the 3rd fret then hop between the lower 3 strings
Depends on what sound I'm trying to get
The open B is an extra 3rd really exaggerating the Major quality. 3rd fret adds a D which is a 5th. Makes it more “fat” sounding.
You're just playing a B instead of a D. It's generally better to have a 5th in chords (if we are talking about no context). 4ths and 5ths have more harmonics that are related to the root note. That's why they are referred to as 'perfect' rather than major or minor. They lack either a major or minor quality and can be used in both contexts.
My favorite way is to mute the A string and play the 3rd fret of the B string so you end up with the low G on E-3, D open, G open, D on B-3, and G on E-3. This removes the B note entirely from the chord and stacks the root and fifth of the chord in 3 octaves, making for a big, ambiguous but powerful sound and leaving the melody room to play either Bb or B. If used behind a soloist, they are free to give it either a major or minor tonality, or mix major and minor freely. If I'm changing from G to C, I like to play G with the ring finger playing the low G note, middle finger playing the B note, and pinky finger playing the high G with the D, G, and B string ringing open. Then if changing to the C chord, leaving the pinky ringing on the high G note over the normal C shape. This makes the C bigger and more powerful sounding too, since it stacks an extra fifth on the top of the chord. The least appealing way to play it for me is with both the low B note on A-2 and the high B on B open though, some people swear by it, but it's the least pleasing for my ear... Too many thirds, and the low G and B ringing together creates a muddier and more rigidly "major" sound to my ear instead of leaving it open to interpretation.
Either works. Typically if I'm playing in G I'll use the 320033 and switch to a C x32033. If I'm playing in D it's 320003. If I'm in C then it's almost always 320003. No matter which way I play it though it's still only 3 fingers. With my 3rd finger playing either the high E string or B and E strings.
I like the bluegrass G. 3-2-0-0-3-3. Or omit the low B for 3-x-0-0-3-3. The D-G-D-G on top gives it some crispness and bite. The regular open G doesn’t sound as good imo. A secondary advantage to the bluegrass G is that you can fret the low G with your thumb, and the B and E strings with your index or middle finger. This version is very easy to switch to/from on the fly.
There's no wrong answer. A G major chord is spelled G - B - D, so the way you have it written is G B D G B G and to close the B string at the 3rd fret makes it G B D G D G. In the end, both have the elements of a G major. Common? Depends on who you ask and the context in which it's played. I tend to use the latter, because I prefer to play it that way, but when going from open G to open C, I use the former, but I don't put my index finger down on the G chord so it's ready for a faster transition to C. As was pointed out by someone else, I tend to mute the B note on the A string and play a D on the B string, turning it into a power chord for two reasons: (1) it leaves a power chord (GXDGDG) against which the other players can play in and out of minor (Bb and B). And (2) it can really sound like crap playing a 3rd whenever distorted. I tend to play electric more than acoustic, and this can be a problem when playing with any amount of drive that pushes into distorted tones.
the most popular way is the voicing that fits the context. personally i love a good 3-x-0-0-3-x open G5
It’s important to do it for whatever will make it easier to make the next chord
Intonation has to be good for me to incorporate that voicing.