Guitar UpscaleG#5 chord on guitar
The G# power chord, written G#5, has 2 notes: G# D#. The root G# is also written Ab, so Ab5 is the same chord.
As tab, thick low E string first: 466xxx. Numbers in the dots are fingers: 1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring, 4 little, T thumb. × marks a muted string and ○ an open one.
| Notes | G# D# |
|---|---|
| Formula | 1 5 |
| Intervals | Root, Perfect 5th |
About the Power Chord
A power chord is a root and a fifth, with no third. It is the backbone of rock and metal rhythm guitar. More about the Power Chord.
Scales to play over G#5
Each of these scales holds every note of the chord:
- G# Natural Minor scale
- G# Harmonic Minor scale
- G# Phrygian Mode
- G# Melodic Minor scale
- G# Dorian Mode
- G# Minor Pentatonic scale
- Ab Major Scale
- Ab Major Pentatonic scale
- Ab Lydian Mode
- Ab Mixolydian Mode
- G# Blues Scale