G5 guitar chord (G Fifth, Power Chord)

Symbols: 5

Steps: 1-5

Notes: G-D

The G power chord, or fifth chord, is a staple in rock and heavy music. Made up of just the root and the perfect fifth (G and D), it delivers a clean, strong, and unambiguous sound. Its simplicity makes it highly versatile for riffs and rhythm playing. Below, you'll find ten variations how to play the "G 5" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

Strum from the 4th string to the 3rd strings

Variation 2

Use your ring finger to press the A (5th) string down on the 5th fret
Position your index finger on the low E (6th) string at the 3rd fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings up to the 5th string

Variation 3

Barre the 5th fret with your ring finger, extending over the 4th to the 5th strings
Press down on the low E (6th) string at the 3rd fret using your index finger
Now, strum all the strings up to the 4th string

Variation 4

Press the D (4th) string on the 5th fret with your ring finger
Place your middle finger on the A (5th) string at the 5th fret and press down
Strum from the 5th string to the 4th strings

Variation 5

Use your ring finger to press the G (3rd) string down on the 7th fret
Position your index finger on the D (4th) string at the 5th fret and press down
Strum from the 4th string to the 3rd strings

Variation 6

Stretch out your pinky to the 8th fret of the B (2nd) string and press down
With your ring finger, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 7th fret
Place your index finger on the D (4th) string at the 5th fret and press down
Strum from the 4th string to the 2nd strings

Variation 7

Position your middle finger on the B (2nd) string at the 8th fret and press down
With your index finger, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 7th fret
Strum from the 3rd string to the 2nd strings

Variation 8

Use your ring finger to press the D (4th) string down on the 12th fret
Position your index finger on the A (5th) string at the 10th fret and press down
Strum from the 5th string to the 4th strings

Variation 9

Barre the 12th fret with your ring finger, extending over the 3rd to the 4th strings
Press down on the A (5th) string at the 10th fret using your index finger
Strum from the 5th string to the 3rd strings

Variation 10

Press the G (3rd) string on the 12th fret with your ring finger
Place your middle finger on the D (4th) string at the 12th fret and press down
Strum from the 4th string to the 3rd strings

Other G Chords

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