Half Step Down left-handed chord chart
G5 Left-Handed Guitar Chord Chart
Power chord voicings, mirrored lefty grip charts and standard tab references in Half Step Down.
G5 uses the notes G, D and is shown here as a mirrored left-handed chord chart. Half step down preserves standard geometry while lowering the overall pitch, which makes it a comfortable next step for left-handed players adapting shapes from common lesson material. Left-handed rhythm players usually want the visual reference on the bass side first, which is why the chart keeps the low strings on the right.
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Chord boxes are mirrored for left-handed guitar. Tab and low-to-high shape notation remain standard so common lessons still translate.
Primary Chart
Chord View
Power voicing around frets 4-8
Power voicing around frets 4-8
Power open-position chart (frets 1-5)
Power voicing around frets 11-15
Standard Reference
Tab & Shape Readout
Standard Tab Reference
Left-handed shape (high -> low): 4 4 x 6 6 4 Chord tones: G D D#|-4-| A#|-4-| F#|-x-| C#|-6-| G#|-6-| D#|-4-|
Mirrored left-handed chord box on top, stacked standard tab reference below.
Standard Tab Reference
Left-handed shape (high -> low): 4 4 8 6 6 4 Chord tones: G D D#|-4-| A#|-4-| F#|-8-| C#|-6-| G#|-6-| D#|-4-|
Mirrored left-handed chord box on top, stacked standard tab reference below.
Standard Tab Reference
Left-handed shape (high -> low): 4 4 1 1 x 4 Chord tones: G D D#|-4-| A#|-4-| F#|-1-| C#|-1-| G#|-x-| D#|-4-|
Mirrored left-handed chord box on top, stacked standard tab reference below.
Standard Tab Reference
Left-handed shape (high -> low): 11 x 13 13 11 x Chord tones: G D D#|-11-| A#|-x--| F#|-13-| C#|-13-| G#|-11-| D#|-x--|
Mirrored left-handed chord box on top, stacked standard tab reference below.
Context
How To Use This Page
Power feels lean, strong and aggressive and works for rock rhythm guitar, punk, heavy riffs and quick key changes.
Left-handed rhythm players usually want the visual reference on the bass side first, which is why the chart keeps the low strings on the right.
Use the mirrored chart to keep the root on the correct bass-side string so palm muting and downstrokes line up cleanly
Half Step Down feels familiar but slightly darker and looser. It keeps your lefty chart recognition intact while changing the feel under both hands.
- G
- D
Next Step
Matching Left-Handed Scales
Use these scale pages to move from the chord into lead work without leaving the same tuning and key centre.
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