Guitar arpeggio
G Power Chord Guitar Arpeggio
G Power Chord is a two-note arpeggio built from G, and D. It is also commonly called GFifth, and G5. Use it to study chord tones, interval formulas, and guitar fretboard positions.
- Chord tones
- G , D
- Formula
- 1 5
- Semitones
- 0 7
- Chord symbols
- G5
- Also called
- GFifthG5
How to read this arpeggio
The chord tones are shown as pitch classes first. In the fretboard tool, square markers represent G root notes, while circular markers represent the remaining tones in the arpeggio.
Use the interactive fretboard to locate the G root notes and connect the remaining power chord chord tones across standard tuning.
This same arpeggio shape is also commonly called GFifth or G5.
Fretboard diagram
Open this arpeggio in the fretboard tool
Start with G Power Chord loaded, then adjust tuning, labels, colors, fret count, and orientation.
Open in interactive fretboard