G power chord chord (G5) on guitar and piano

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G power chord
The G power chord chord (G5) is made of the notes G and D. It is built from the root G with a perfect fifth.
The power chord is just the root and the fifth: with no third it is neither major nor minor, and it sounds powerful. It is the foundation of rock and metal.

G power chord

Notes: G – D
Guitar — positions on the neck
G5×××3134G5×××5134G5×××10134
Piano — root position and inversions
G5C15G DG5C15D G

Fingerings and positions

On guitar, this chord can be played in 3 ways along the neck. It is most often played with a barre. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): 355xxx. On piano, the right hand plays 2 notes, in root position or in an inversion.

Notes and intervals

Note
Interval
G
root
D
perfect fifth

Neighbouring chords

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Frequently asked questions

What are the notes of the G power chord chord?

The notes of the G power chord chord (G5) are G and D.

How do you play the G power chord chord on guitar?

On guitar, this chord can be played in 3 ways along the neck. It is most often played with a barre. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): 355xxx.

How is the G power chord chord built?

The G power chord chord (G5) is made of the notes G and D. It is built from the root G with a perfect fifth.