G5 Piano Chord
A neutral sound from just the root and fifth — without a third, it's neither major nor minor. The foundation of rock, punk and metal music.
Recommended voicing
G4 · D5
Notation for G5 chord
Other names: G power chord, G 5, G fifth
Music theory name: power chord (fifth)
Common name: G power chord
Intervals and tones in G5 chord
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| G | Root |
| D | Perfect 5th |