How can I play a major chord on the acoustic guitar?

To play a major chord on the acoustic guitar, place your fingers on the correct frets of the strings to form the specific shape of the chord. For example, to play a G major chord, place your fingers on the 3rd fret of the low E string, 2nd fret of the A string, open D string, open G string, open B string, and 3rd fret of the high E string. Strum all the strings together to play the G major chord.