Free Open G Guitar Chord Chart (DGDGBD) PDF
Open G tuning is D G D G B D from low to high. Download this free Open G guitar chord chart as a printable PDF reference for blues, slide guitar, folk, roots guitar, acoustic guitar, and open-tuning practice.
The chart includes 48 Open G chord shapes, including major, minor, 6th, dominant 7th, major 7th, and minor 7th chords, plus a fretboard map up to the 12th fret.
Use it beside your guitar, in a practice binder, or with the Introduction to Open G Guitar Tuning lesson.
Free Open G Guitar Chord Chart PDF
Open G tuning is D G D G B D from low to high. This free Open G guitar chord chart gives you a practical one-page reference for finding common chord shapes in DGDGBD tuning.
The chart is designed for players who want a fast visual reference for blues, slide guitar, folk, roots music, acoustic guitar, and open-tuning practice.
What’s Included
- 48 Open G guitar chord shapes
- Major, minor, 6th, dominant 7th, major 7th, and minor 7th chords
- Open G fretboard map up to the 12th fret
- Printable one-page PDF format
- Chord diagrams for D G D G B D tuning
Start Here
If you are new to this tuning, begin with the Introduction to Open G Guitar Tuning lesson. That page explains how to tune to D G D G B D, how the open strings form a G major chord, and how to start using Open G for chords, progressions, blues riffs, and slide guitar.
After that, use this chart as your quick reference while practicing chord changes, building progressions, or learning Open G riffs.
Download the Free PDF
Download the free Open G Guitar Chord Chart PDF.
Includes 48 chords and a fretboard map up to the 12th fret.
Follow the Open Tunings Guitar Learning Path
This Open G chord chart is part of the broader Open Tunings Guitar Learning Path, a structured guide to Open D, Open G, DADGAD, and Drop D guitar tuning.
Use the learning path to connect this free chart with related lessons, chord references, books, and practical open-tuning resources.
What This Chart Helps You Do
This Open G chord chart helps you:
- Find common chord shapes quickly
- See where major, minor, 6th, and 7th chords sit on the fretboard
- Build simple blues, folk, and roots progressions
- Practice slide-friendly chord positions
- Understand the layout of DGDGBD tuning
- Move beyond standard-tuning chord shapes
Open G can be very direct once you see the fretboard clearly. The open strings already form a G major chord, and many major chords can be played with one finger or a slide.
The challenge is learning where the other useful chords sit. This chart gives you a fast starting point.
Recommended Open G Resources
If you want to go beyond this free chord chart, start with the Introduction to Open G Guitar Tuning lesson, then continue with 101 Blues Riffs and Solos in Open G Guitar Tuning or Open G Tuning Celtic Guitar Flatpicking.
For a broader path through Open D, Open G, DADGAD, and Drop D, visit the Open Tunings Guitar Learning Path.
FAQ
What tuning is this chart for?
This chart is for Open G tuning: D G D G B D from low to high.
How many chords are included?
The chart includes 48 Open G chord shapes, including major, minor, 6th, dominant 7th, major 7th, and minor 7th chords.
Does the chart include a fretboard map?
Yes. It includes an Open G fretboard map up to the 12th fret.
Can I print the PDF?
Yes. The chart is a one-page printable PDF.
Is this chart useful for slide guitar?
Yes. Open G is commonly used for slide guitar because the open strings form a G major chord, and many chord shapes can be played with a slide or simple barre movement.
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