G#/Ab5 guitar chord (G#/Ab Fifth, Power Chord)

Symbols: 5

Steps: 1-5

Notes: G#-D#

The G#/Ab 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#/Ab 5" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

With your ring finger, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 1st fret
Press the D (4th) string on the 1st fret with your middle finger
Strum from the 4th string to the 3rd strings

Variation 2

Place your ring finger on the A (5th) string at the 6th fret and press down
Press down on the low E (6th) string at the 4th fret using your index finger
Now, strum all the strings up to the 5th string

Variation 3

Place a barre using your ring finger on the 6th fret from the 4th to the 5th strings
Use your index finger to press the low E (6th) string down on the 4th fret
Now, strum all the strings up to the 4th string

Variation 4

With your ring finger, press down on the D (4th) string at the 6th fret
Press the A (5th) string on the 6th fret with your middle finger
Strum from the 5th string to the 4th strings

Variation 5

Place your ring finger on the G (3rd) string at the 8th fret and press down
Press down on the D (4th) string at the 6th fret using your index finger
Strum from the 4th string to the 3rd strings

Variation 6

Stretch out your pinky to the 9th fret of the B (2nd) string and press down
Position your ring finger on the G (3rd) string at the 8th fret and press down
Press the D (4th) string on the 6th fret with your index finger
Strum from the 4th string to the 2nd strings

Variation 7

Press down on the B (2nd) string at the 9th fret using your middle finger
Position your index finger on the G (3rd) string at the 8th fret and press down
Strum from the 3rd string to the 2nd strings

Variation 8

Place your ring finger on the D (4th) string at the 13th fret and press down
Press down on the A (5th) string at the 11th fret using your index finger
Strum from the 5th string to the 4th strings

Variation 9

Place a barre using your ring finger on the 13th fret from the 3rd to the 4th strings
Use your index finger to press the A (5th) string down on the 11th fret
Strum from the 5th string to the 3rd strings

Variation 10

With your ring finger, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 13th fret
Press the D (4th) string on the 13th fret with your middle finger
Strum from the 4th string to the 3rd strings

Other G#/Ab Chords

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