How to play G the right way (for easy chord changes)

Hey friends! Here's a lesson explaining G-chord finger positioning, and how to approach the different finger placement options you have while playing that chord (e.g., ring finger vs. middle finger on the low E-string). To get right to the point: the correct version of G for any situation all depends about the _other_ chords you're playing, which have finger-placement requirements of their own. In my lesson I'll show which chords work best with one version of G, and which work with the other version of G. If you've ever had a tricky time switching to or from the G-chord, this video is for you.

For example, you'll want to use your middle finger on the low-E string if you're also playing these chords:

- Cadd9 (which can be used for a C)
- D
- D/F#
- Em or Em7

Alternatively, you'll want to use your ring finger on the low-E string if you're also playing these chords:

- C
- F or Fadd9
- Am or Am7
- D7

Check out my video, and I'll explain all this with close ups of my hand to show you why all this matters. Thanks and enjoy!

[madzoomadz]

finally, someone who teaches you a valiable lesson without a lot of BS. Amazing. Really!

[bobbykoller]

Great lesson, thanks for sharing. 45 and just getting started so anything to simplify chord changes is very much appreciated.

[Roofished]

I’ve been playing less than a week & I’m able to do the 1st procession GCD, but you just helped me understand the variations in chords. In this example, again GCD only it’s all about efficient finger placement. Thank you so much

[chanbayless]

10:37 G Em C D. Thank you, Mr. Pots. You’re a good instructor.

[Dumbpuppet]

Wow thank you for this really awesome explanation, and for the accompanying PDFs! Please keep this up for as long as you enjoy it as it has been so helpful to me

[masterofthetelecast]

Oh I like that. Thanks a lot David for that inspiration, especially for Shallow, Father and Son and Learning to fly. The influence of finger position changes is incredible and it works.

[lauralee]

Wow great timing on this lesson! Thank you!!

[jimbola]

that is some really good stuff to know! thank you I'm gonna start practicing that.

[mikehughes]

David, thank you for a very timely lesson for me personally, and for the understandable teaching style.👍👍👍

[rogerjudy]

really liked this lesson very good for being quick and efficien t smooth

[StuartBroomfield]

Useful video. Glad to see you're a Narnia fan (or someone in your house is!)

[freesk]

This is such a great video! So helpful! Thanks! :)

[joseantoniomancilla]

muy muy bueno tu video gracias...very good video thanks a Lot..

[Roofished]

David, do you have all your PDF’s in a book? Unfortunately I don’t have access to a printer or a computer

[crawfy]

I dont know why but i struggle with the pinky finger shaped G, Barre G and the othe G with 4 fingers is ok . Any tips or advice

[jimwildasin]

My brain wants to try the alternate version of the chords, but my fingers just won't cooperate, YET !! Thanks Davis.

[Rufus]

So at 4:45 playing e minor are you also playing the b string 3rd fret?

[jenrytan]

What's the brand of ur guitar, sir?

[solomon]

So the D over F is a substitute for an F chord?

[lrd]

One very good example for G and CAdd9 is Mr Recordman from Ugly Kid Joe 👍