Chord · Triads
G5 — G Power Chord
G5 is the G power chord chord. It is built on the root G with perfect 5th (D) above it — the formula 1 5, sounding the notes G D. On the piano it sits at G (octave 4) and above in the library's voicing; the same 2 notes in any octave are still G5.
- Root
- G
- Quality
- Power Chord
- Formula
- 1 5
- Notes
- G D
On the keyboard
Right-hand fingering for this voicing: 1–5 (1 is the thumb).
The notes of G5
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | G | root | G4 |
| 5 | D | perfect 5th | D5 |
Other triads on G
Power Chord chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.