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G/B — with the third in the bass (first inversion)

Notes in G/B: B – G – DFormula: 1 – 3 – 5 / 3

In the formula, the numbers count steps of the major scale starting from the note that names the chord; "b" lowers a half step, "#" raises one — and a slash names the bass note.

C/E is the C major chord with E in the bass — the first inversion. The harmony is the same, but the bass becomes lighter and gains melodic direction.

The same chord on all four instruments

G/B, x 2 0 0 3 3G/B123×BDGDG
Guitar
G/B, x 2 0 0 3 3G/B123×BDGDG
Electric guitar
G/B, x 4 3 5G/B213×BDG
Cavaquinho
G/B, 12 11 10 10G/B103211GBDG
Ukulele

Where to use it: Melodic bass lines and smooth transitions between chords.

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Part of the Inversions (slash) family.

Other chords in this family

G/DG/F#G/AG/CG/E

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