G5 Chord on Guitar
G5 is the G power chord chord — 2 notes (G, D) built from the formula 1 5. Below are playable shapes across the fretboard, the keys it belongs to and the scales to use when soloing over it.
G5: Chord shapes (open & barre)
- open position
- fret 3
- fret 5
- fret 8
- fret 10
- fret 12
Keys that contain G5
Scales to play over G5
Ordered from the most common choice. All of them contain G, D.
Other G chords
Power chord chords in other keys
FAQ
- What notes are in the G5 chord?
- G5 (G power chord) contains G, D — formula 1 5.
- How do you play G5 on guitar?
- A common shape is xxx033 (low E to high E, x = muted string, open position). This page shows more shapes, drop 2, drop 3 and shell voicings in the interactive library.
- What scale goes with G5?
- Good choices to solo over G5: G Minor pentatonic, G Aeolian (Minor), G Ionian (Major).
- What key is G5 in?
- G5 is diatonic in C major (V5), D major (IV5), E♭ major (III5), F major (II5), G major (I5), B♭ major (VI5).