# C5 Guitar Chord

> The C5 power chord (5th), consisting of the root (C5) and perfect fifth G, provides a bold, open sound without major or minor coloration. Its simplicity and neutrality make it a staple in rock, punk, and metal for driving rhythms and raw power. With G in the bass, this voicing functions as the 1st inversion of C5.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c5/g

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: C5
- Notes: C, G
- Intervals: 1 (C), 5 (G)
- Mood: open, powerful, raw, simple
- Genres: Rock, Punk, Metal
- Playable shapes: 79

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: -1 10 10 0 8 8 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c5/g/xaa088)
- Shape 2: -1 -1 5 5 8 8 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c5/g/xx5588)
- Shape 3: -1 -1 5 0 8 8 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c5/g/xx5088)
- Shape 4: -1 -1 -1 0 1 -1 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c5/g/xxx01x)
- Shape 5: 3 3 -1 -1 -1 -1 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c5/g/33xxxx)
- Shape 6: 3 3 -1 0 -1 -1 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c5/g/33x0xx)
- Shape 7: 3 -1 -1 -1 1 -1 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c5/g/3xxx1x)
- Shape 8: 3 3 -1 -1 1 -1 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c5/g/33xx1x)

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