# G5 Guitar Chord

> The G5 power chord (5th), consisting of the root (G5) 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.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g5

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: G5
- Notes: G, D
- Intervals: 1 (G), 5 (D)
- Mood: open, powerful, raw, simple
- Genres: Rock, Punk, Metal
- Playable shapes: 115

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: 3 5 5 -1 -1 -1 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g5/355xxx)
- Shape 2: 3 -1 0 0 3 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g5/3x0033)
- Shape 3: 3 5 0 0 3 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g5/350033)
- Shape 4: -1 -1 5 0 3 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g5/xx5033)
- Shape 5: 3 -1 5 0 3 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g5/3x5033)
- Shape 6: 3 5 5 0 3 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g5/355033)
- Shape 7: -1 10 0 0 8 10 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g5/xa008a)
- Shape 8: -1 10 0 7 8 10 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g5/xa078a)

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