# 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. With D in the bass, this voicing functions as the 1st inversion of G5.

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

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: G5
- Notes: G, D
- Intervals: 1 (G), 5 (D)
- Mood: open, powerful, raw, simple
- Genres: Rock, Punk, Metal
- Playable shapes: 127

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: -1 -1 0 0 3 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g5/d/xx0033)
- Shape 2: -1 5 0 0 3 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g5/d/x50033)
- Shape 3: -1 5 5 0 3 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g5/d/x55033)
- Shape 4: -1 -1 0 0 8 10 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g5/d/xx008a)
- Shape 5: 10 -1 0 0 8 10 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g5/d/ax008a)
- Shape 6: 10 10 0 0 8 10 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g5/d/aa008a)
- Shape 7: -1 -1 0 7 8 10 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g5/d/xx078a)
- Shape 8: 10 -1 0 7 8 10 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g5/d/ax078a)

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