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G5 guitar shapes

Popular fretboard positions with fingering suggestions

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G5 guitar chord diagram showing fretboard positions

About the chord

G5 guitar chord

G5 is the G5 guitar chord. It uses the notes G and D and the interval formula 1-5.

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.

Also written as G(no 3).

Root note: G
Quality: 5
Chord tones: 2
Playable shapes: 115

Chord tones

GD

Common guitar voicings

These are quick-start shapes for players who want the answer first and the deeper theory second.

Shape 355xxx

355xxx

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  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 3rd fret of the 6th string.
  2. 2 Place the 3rd finger on the 5th fret of the 5th string.
  3. 3 Place the 4th finger on the 5th fret of the 4th string.
  4. 4 Strum from the 6th string down.

Shape 3x0033

3x0033

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  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 3rd fret of the 6th string.
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 3rd fret of the 1st string and 2nd string in barre position.
  3. 3 Let the fourth and third strings ring open.
  4. 4 Strum from the 6th string down.

Notes & Intervals

Each note below shows how the chord is built from its root. This is the theory layer underneath the fretboard shapes.

G Unison (Root) 1

The root anchors the chord and defines its tonal center.

D Perfect Fifth 5

The fifth reinforces stability and gives the chord its strong harmonic frame.

Shape details

Every shape is shown with its diagram and exact fingering instructions.

G5 shape 355xxx

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 3rd fret of the 6th string
  2. 2 Place the 3rd finger on the 5th fret of the 5th string
  3. 3 Place the 4th finger on the 5th fret of the 4th string
  4. 4 Do not play the third, second, and first strings
  5. 5 Strum from the sixth string down to the fourth string

G5 shape 3x0033

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 3rd fret of the 6th string
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 3rd fret of the 1st string and 2nd string in barre position
  3. 3 Let the fourth and third strings ring open
  4. 4 Do not play the fifth string
  5. 5 Strum from the sixth string down to the first string

G5 shape 350033

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 3rd fret of the 6th string
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 3rd fret of the 1st string and 2nd string in barre position
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 5th fret of the 5th string
  4. 4 Let the fourth and third strings ring open
  5. 5 Strum from the sixth string down to the first string

G5 shape xx5033

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 3rd fret of the 2nd string
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 3rd fret of the 1st string
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 5th fret of the 4th string
  4. 4 Let the third string ring open
  5. 5 Do not play the sixth and fifth strings
  6. 6 Strum from the fourth string down to the first string

G5 shape 3x5033

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 3rd fret of the 6th string
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 3rd fret of the 1st string and 2nd string in barre position
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 5th fret of the 4th string
  4. 4 Let the third string ring open
  5. 5 Do not play the fifth string
  6. 6 Strum from the sixth string down to the first string

G5 shape 355033

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 3rd fret of the 6th string
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 3rd fret of the 1st string and 2nd string in barre position
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 5th fret of the 5th string
  4. 4 Place the 4th finger on the 5th fret of the 4th string
  5. 5 Let the third string ring open
  6. 6 Strum from the sixth string down to the first string

G5 shape xa008a

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 8th fret of the 2nd string
  2. 2 Place the 3rd finger on the 10th fret of the 5th string
  3. 3 Place the 4th finger on the 10th fret of the 1st string
  4. 4 Let the fourth and third strings ring open
  5. 5 Do not play the sixth string
  6. 6 Strum from the fifth string down to the first string

G5 shape xa078a

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 7th fret of the 3rd string
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 8th fret of the 2nd string
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 10th fret of the 5th string
  4. 4 Place the 4th finger on the 10th fret of the 1st string
  5. 5 Let the fourth string ring open
  6. 6 Do not play the sixth string
  7. 7 Strum from the fifth string down to the first string

Quick answers

What notes are in G5?

G5 uses the notes G and D. Its interval formula is 1-5.

What is another name for G5?

G5 is also written as G(no 3).

How do you play G5 on guitar?

Place the 1st finger on the 3rd fret of the 6th string. Place the 3rd finger on the 5th fret of the 5th string. Place the 4th finger on the 5th fret of the 4th string. Strum from the 6th string down.

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