Accessible Page: How to Play a G Power Chord (G5) on Guitar

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Chord Shapes

There are 11 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

• Mute the D string
• Mute the G string
• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 3 of the low E string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 5 of the A string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 12 of the D and G strings at the same time

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Mute the G string
• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 3 of the low E string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 5 of the A string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 5 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 4

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 10 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 12 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 12 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 5

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the G string
• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 5 of the A and D strings at the same time

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 6

Fingers Positions

• Mute the A string
• Let the D string play without pressing any fret
• Let the G string play without pressing any fret
• Mute the high E string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 3 of the low E string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 3 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 7

Fingers Positions

• Mute the A string
• Let the D string play without pressing any fret
• Let the G string play without pressing any fret
• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 3 of the low E string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 8

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 5 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 7 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 9

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the G string
• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 10 of the A string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 12 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 10

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 5 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 7 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 8 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 11

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Mute the D string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 7 of the G string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 8 of the B string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 10 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

G 5 Description

Welcome to the tutorial on the G 5 chord, a fundamental member of the power chords family. This chord, like all power chords, is characterized by its simplicity and potency, making it a staple in genres like rock and punk. It's composed of only two notes: the Root (G) and the Perfect Fifth (D). This stripped-down composition gives the G 5 chord its raw, powerful sound that's perfect for driving a song's rhythm.

Understanding the intervals that build this chord is key to mastering it. The G 5 chord is built with just two intervals: the 1, or Root, and the 5, or Perfect Fifth. If you're interested in learning more about how chords are built by stacking intervals, check out our tutorial on building chords.

The G 5 chord is a great starting point for beginners, but it also has a place in the repertoire of more advanced guitarists. It's a versatile chord that can be played in various positions on the fretboard, and learning these different positions can help you add variety to your playing. To learn more about this, you can refer to our tutorial about more advanced chords.

Power chords like the G 5 are the foundation of many genres, from rock to punk to heavy music. They sound great on an electric guitar with a bit of distortion, because they are composed only of the root and the fifth. To dive deeper into the world of power chords, check out our tutorial on power chords.

Finally, if you're interested in learning how to name chords based on the intervals that compose them, take a look at our tutorial on chord notation. And if you have a chord shape and you're not sure how to name it, our interactive tool can help you figure it out. Happy playing!

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