# G♯5 Guitar Chord

> The G♯5 power chord (5th), consisting of the root (G♯5) and perfect fifth D♯, 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 D♯ in the bass, this voicing functions as the 1st inversion of G♯5.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-sharp5/d-sharp

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: G♯5
- Notes: G♯, D♯
- Intervals: 1 (G♯), 5 (D♯)
- Mood: open, powerful, raw, simple
- Genres: Rock, Punk, Metal
- Playable shapes: 44

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: -1 -1 1 1 4 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-sharp5/d-sharp/xx1144)
- Shape 2: -1 -1 1 1 -1 -1 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-sharp5/d-sharp/xx11xx)
- Shape 3: -1 -1 -1 -1 4 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-sharp5/d-sharp/xxxx44)
- Shape 4: -1 6 6 -1 -1 -1 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-sharp5/d-sharp/x66xxx)
- Shape 5: -1 6 6 -1 4 -1 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-sharp5/d-sharp/x66x4x)
- Shape 6: -1 6 -1 -1 -1 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-sharp5/d-sharp/x6xxx4)
- Shape 7: -1 6 6 -1 -1 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-sharp5/d-sharp/x66xx4)
- Shape 8: -1 6 -1 -1 4 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-sharp5/d-sharp/x6xx44)

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