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G5 (G Power Chord) Chord Guitar

The same low-E shape again, now at the 3rd fret.

The same shape as E5 and F5, moved to the 3rd fret.
Learn one shape and every sixth-string power chord comes free.
The heavy landing point in the classic D5–C5–G5–D5 grunge loop.
Rooted on the sixth string, it carries more low-end weight than A-string shapes.

Root5th

Root

EBass6th string

Fret3

Finger1 index

5th

A5th string

Fret5

Finger3 ring

Root

D4th string

Fret5

Finger4 pinky

Not played

G3rd string

FretMuted

Finger—

Not played

B2nd string

FretMuted

Finger—

Not played

e1st string

FretMuted

Finger—

NotesG – D

Formula1 – 5

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TonesG×2·D×1

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Questions about G5 (G Power Chord)

What notes are in a G5 (G Power Chord) chord?

A G5 (G Power Chord) chord contains the notes G, D. It is built from the formula 1 - 5, with G as the root.

Should I play power chords with two fingers or three?

Three is the standard: root, fifth, and the octave of the root on top. The two-note version (dropping the octave) is thinner but perfectly valid, and it's easier to move fast. Most players learn three and drop the top note when the tempo demands it.

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Should I play power chords with two fingers or three?

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