G5 Ukulele Chord

Here is the G5 chord step by step:

1. Put your index finger on the 2nd fret of the C string.
2. Put your middle finger on the 3rd fret of the E string.
3. Put your little finger on the 5th fret of the A string.
4. Leave the g string open.
5. Strum all four strings.

It is a bit of a stretch, so go slow and let your hand learn the shape. These quick tips for tricky chords help. New to these grids? Have a look at how to read a ukulele chord diagram.

Not really. 0-2-3-5 is already the simplest playable shape for G5 on a ukulele; every alternative either needs more fingers or sits higher up the neck. If it still feels awkward, the tips above are the fix.

The G5 chord is built from two notes: G and D (the root and perfect 5th). On the ukulele the D is doubled, so you get a nice full sound. With no third at all, a power chord is neither major nor minor. It is just a solid, neutral, punchy sound borrowed from rock.

Once G5 feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try G7, Gmaj7, Gm and G. Power chords are a rock staple and slide easily up and down the neck. When that feels good, work on switching between chords faster. When you are ready, try some easy ukulele songs.