G5 Ukulele Chord
Trying to get the G5 chord under your fingers? It is a barre shape, which feels awkward at first but is well worth learning. Your fingers go on the C, E and A strings. The steps below show exactly where each one sits.
A three-finger shape. Here is how to play G5, step by step.
- Notes: G and D
- Frets: 0 2 3 5
- Tuning: g C E A
G5 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Power chord (no 3rd)
- Also known as
- G power chord
- Formula
- 1 5
- Intervals
- G (root), D (perfect 5th)
- Notes
- G and D
- Frets
- 0 2 3 5
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the G5 chord
Here is the G5 chord step by step:
- Put your index finger on the 2nd fret of the C string.
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd fret of the E string.
- Put your little finger on the 5th fret of the A string.
- Leave the g string open.
- 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.
What notes are in the G5 chord?
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.
Ukulele songs that use the G5 chord
- Meghan TrainorBetter When I’m Dancing
- Harry StylesMatilda
- MitskiStrawberry Blond
- Olivia Rodrigobrutal
- AC/DCBack in Black
- BreadAubrey
- MetallicaEnter Sandman
- My Chemical RomanceThe Ghost Of You
- MitskiLiquid Smooth
- Mike LoveNo Regrets
- beabadoobeeA Night To Remember (and Laufey)
- Taylor SwiftEnd Game (feat. Ed Sheeran and Future)
- Orla GartlandWhy Am I Like This?
- LiSACrossing Field
- They Might Be GiantsDr. Worm (Doctor Worm)
- Egg mylifeisayolki’m not your dream
- dazey and the scoutsGroan
- The Front BottomsCough It Out
- Ben HarperForever
- Theory Of A DeadmanSanta Monica
Want to go further?
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.