G5 Guitar Chord (G Power Chord)

Q: What notes are in the G5 chord?

G5 has 2 notes: G and D . Its formula is 1 – 5: G is the root, D a perfect 5th above it.

Q: How do you play G5 on guitar?

The shape in the main diagram is 355xxx (at the 3rd fret). Put your index finger (1) on the 3rd fret of the low E (6th) string. Put your ring finger (3) on the 5th fret of the A (5th) string. Put your little finger (4) on the 5th fret of the D (4th) string. Don't play the G (3rd), B (2nd) or high E (1st) strings (marked X). Strum from the low E (6th) string down (3 strings).

The G5 guitar chord (G power chord) has 2 notes: G and D. Below you'll find 3 shapes with diagrams, how to play it step by step, the keys it belongs to and common progressions that use it.

355xxx · at the 3rd fret

Notes: G – D
Formula: 1 – 5
Type: power chord
Difficulty: easy

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All 3 ways to play G5 on guitar

355xxx at the 3rd fret
xx578x at the 5th fret
x-10-12-12-x-x at the 10th fret

Diagrams: strings run from the lowest on the left; X = don't play, O = open string, numbers = fingers (1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring, 4 little finger).

How to play G5 on guitar

Main shape: 355xxx (at the 3rd fret).

Put your index finger (1) on the 3rd fret of the low E (6th) string.
Put your ring finger (3) on the 5th fret of the A (5th) string.
Put your little finger (4) on the 5th fret of the D (4th) string.
Don't play the G (3rd), B (2nd) or high E (1st) strings (marked X).
Strum from the low E (6th) string down (3 strings).

G5 notes and intervals

Note	Formula	Interval from the root
G	1	root
D	5	perfect 5th

G5 on piano and ukulele

G5 on piano G – D
G5 on ukulele 0235

Which keys use G5?

G5 is not one of the seven basic triads or 7th chords of a key, but all its notes (G and D) are in the scales of C major, A minor, F major, G major, D minor and E minor, so it fits songs in those keys.

Transpose G5

Move the chord up or down by semitones to see its name and notes in another key.

G5 G D original

Power chord chords on every root: D5 E♭5 E5 F5 F♯5 G5A♭5 A5 B♭5B5C5C♯5

Frequently asked questions

What notes are in the G5 chord?

G5 has 2 notes: G and D. Its formula is 1 – 5: G is the root, D a perfect 5th above it.

What key is G5 in?

G5 is not one of the seven basic triads or 7th chords of a key, but all its notes are in the scales of C major, A minor, F major, G major and D minor, so it fits songs in those keys.

How do you play G5 on guitar?

The shape in the main diagram is 355xxx (at the 3rd fret).

Put your index finger (1) on the 3rd fret of the low E (6th) string.
Put your ring finger (3) on the 5th fret of the A (5th) string.
Put your little finger (4) on the 5th fret of the D (4th) string.
Don't play the G (3rd), B (2nd) or high E (1st) strings (marked X).
Strum from the low E (6th) string down (3 strings).

What is a power chord?

A power chord has only a root and a perfect 5th (1–5), often with the root doubled an octave up. It has no 3rd, so it is neither major nor minor. It is written with a 5: E5, A5.

How many ways can you play G5 on guitar?

This page shows 3 shapes: 355xxx (at the 3rd fret), xx578x (at the 5th fret) and x-10-12-12-x-x (at the 10th fret). All of them contain the chord's essential notes.

Is G5 hard to play on guitar?

No: the easiest shape (355xxx) has no barre and uses 3 fingers, so it is one of the easier chords to learn. (Difficulty here is a rough guide based on barres, stretches and the number of fingers.)

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Last updated: October 12, 2026