G5 chord
G5 chords (G power chord) for guitar in different forms, including shapes with alternative bass note.
G5
The diagram shows a popular way to play G5, involving two strings. The root note is on the 6th string. The chord consists of the notes G and D.
Shapes without a double octave note
G5 with a double octave
G5
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G5 alternative chords
G5
G5/D
G5/D II
Theory and information
Try in a chord progression
G5 - C5 - D5
Chord names
G5 is also called G power chord. G5/D is an inverted version of the chord.
Notes in the chord
The notes that the G5 chord consists of are G, D.
When it's played with three notes the G note is duplicated on a higher octave.
Finger position
Index (1st) finger on 6th (thinnest) string, 3rd fret.
Ring (3rd) finger on 5th (thinnest) string, 5th fret.
Inversions
1st inversion: G5/B (means that B is the bass note).
Assorted slash chords
Versions with alternate bass notes in short notation:
G5/F#: 2X0033
Written in tab format (main version)
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- 5 -
- 3 -
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