How to play the G5 chord on guitar
G power chord (G5) in standard tuning (EADGBE). Play the shape 355xxx from the low E string to the high E string. The chord tones are G, D, and the lowest sounding note is G.
Fingering chart
| String | Fret | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 6th (low E) | 3 | G |
| 5th (A) | 5 | D |
| 4th (D) | 5 | G |
| 3rd (G) | Muted | Not played |
| 2nd (B) | Muted | Not played |
| 1st (high E) | Muted | Not played |
Notes and intervals
Formula 1 5. This shape sounds each chord tone.
| Note | Degree | Interval from G | In this shape |
|---|---|---|---|
| G | 1 | Root (0 semitones) | Yes |
| D | 5 | Perfect 5th (7 semitones) | Yes |
Changing chords from G5
G5 sounds three strings with three strings muted: three fretted positions between frets 3 and 5. The quickest changes leave fretted notes where they are, so the hand pivots instead of lifting off the neck. These are the chords in this library that share the most fretted notes with the G5 shape.
- G5 to Gm: keep three fretted notes in place (6th string fret 3, 5th string fret 5, 4th string fret 5), three new positions to fret.
- G5 to G: keep one fretted note in place (6th string fret 3), two new positions to fret.
- G5 to G7: keep one fretted note in place (6th string fret 3), two new positions to fret.
- G5 to Gmaj7: keep one fretted note in place (6th string fret 3), two new positions to fret.