GUITAR CHORD GUIDE

G5 Guitar Chord

The G5 chord is a G power chord containing G, D.

How to play the G5 chord

Each diagram runs from the low E string on the left to the high E string on the right. A circle means play the open string and × means mute it.

G5×
Recommended shape3 · x · 0 · 0 · 3 · 3
G510fr××
Position near fret 10x · 10 · 0 · 0 · x · 10
G58fr×
Position near fret 8x · 10 · 0 · 0 · 8 · 10

Notes in the G5 chord

G · D

Practising the G5 chord

Start with the recommended shape. Pick each indicated string separately, correct muted or buzzing notes, then strum slowly. Add an alternative voicing after the first shape feels comfortable.

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