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01/24/2015 3:29 pm
Originally Posted by: caponi14Hey guys, i was wondering what this G chord is called?

E----2
B----3
G----0
D----0
A----0
E----3

i Actually thought it was a G6 but it can't be can it? It sounds best if the 0 on the A string is not played

Gmaj7(add 2)

Notes:
E----F#
B----D
G----G
D----D
A----A
E----G

Scales degrees
E----major 7th
B----5th
G----root
D----5th
A----2nd
E----root

G major 7th with an added 2nd. Gmaj7(add2) The 2nd is going to sound muddy if you use much or any gain. If you leave it out you'll have a Gmaj7.

E----2
B----3
G----0
D----0
A----X
E----3

Hope this helps!
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