Piano chord

G Power Chord (5) Piano Chord (G5)

The G Power Chord (5) chord on piano is made of the notes G and D. Neutral and strong. No 3rd — neither major nor minor.

G Power Chord (5) chord on a piano keyboard: G, D C5C6 G D

G5 G – D

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What notes are in G Power Chord (5)?

2 notes, built 1 – 5 up from G.

Notes
G – D
Formula
1 – 5
Semitones from the root
0 – 7
Symbol
G5
Chord type
Power Chord, 2 notes

How to play G Power Chord (5) on piano

  • Right hand: G (1), D (5). Fingers 1 – 5, thumb on G.
  • Left hand: G (5), D (1). Fingers 5 – 1, little finger on G.

Fingers are numbered 1 (thumb) to 5 (little finger) on both hands.

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G Power Chord (5) inversions

Each inversion puts a different note of the chord in the bass. Written as a slash chord: G5/D.

G Power Chord (5) root position on piano: G, D G D
Root position G5 G – D RH 1 – 5 · LH 5 – 1
G Power Chord (5) 1st inversion on piano: D, G D G
1st inversion G5/D D – G RH 1 – 5 · LH 5 – 1

Progressions with G Power Chord (5)

Press play: the chords move across the keyboard as they sound, voiced so your hand barely moves.

Rock riff

in G major

  1. I5 G5
  2. ♭VII5 F5
  3. IV5 C5
  4. I5 G5
Rock riff in G major: G5, F5, C5, G5 D G

Three-chord rock

in G major

  1. I5 G5
  2. IV5 C5
  3. V5 D5
  4. I5 G5
Three-chord rock in G major: G5, C5, D5, G5 D G

Can you find G Power Chord (5)?

Tap the notes on the keyboard, then check. Six chords, starting with this one.

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G Power Chord (5) chord FAQ

What notes are in the G Power Chord (5) chord?

G Power Chord (5) (G5) has 2 notes: G and D. Its formula is 1 – 5, counted up from G.

How do you play G Power Chord (5) on the piano?

Put your right thumb on G and play G and D with fingers 1 – 5. With the left hand, use fingers 5 – 1, little finger on G.

What are the inversions of G Power Chord (5)?

1st inversion: D, G (G5/D).

Power Chord chords on every root