G/F on guitar: G with F in the bass
G/F is G with F in the bass. That F is the chord's 7th, so what you hear is G7 in 3rd inversion (G7/F), with the notes G, B, D, F.
- Notes
- GBDF
- Bass
- F 7th of the chord · G7
How to play G/F on guitar
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Shape 1 · 1st position
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Shape 2 · fret 3
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Shape 3 · fret 7
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Shape 4 · 1st position
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Shape 5 · fret 7 · barre
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Shape 6 · fret 1
Where G/F shows up
The 7th in the bass wants to step down. The most common path: G → G/F → C/E, with the bass walking down G, F, E.
Other positions of G
Frequently asked questions
What does G/F mean?
G/F reads "G over F": you play G and the lowest note is F. In a chord symbol, whatever comes after the slash is always the bass.
What is the difference between G/F and G?
G/F has one more note: F in the bass, which is the 7th. That is why it sounds like G7 in 3rd inversion.
How do you play G/F on guitar?
The shapes on this page go from easiest to hardest. In all of them F is the lowest note; the low strings that would sound below it are not played (x).