Root on low E
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G5 chord on guitar
G5 is the G power chord. Its notes are G and D. No third means no major or minor quality. Mute unused strings carefully.
How to play G5
Root on A string
x-10-12-12-x-x
Numbers show frets from the low E string to the high e string; x means don't play that string.
What's in G5
- G1
- D5
- Formula
- 1 · 5
- Also written
- G5
- Chord type
- Power chord
G5 notes across the neck
Every G and D on the first 12 frets. The filled dots are the root, G. Build your own shape from any nearby group.
Related chords
Other G chords
Other power chords