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F5 Power Chord on Guitar
- F5
- F · C
- From fret 1
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F5 is a power chord: just the root and the fifth, with no third, so it is neither major nor minor and stays clear under distortion. F5 has no open shape, so it is usually played as a 3-string shape near the nut.
How to play F5, finger by finger
- Put your index finger on string 6 at the 1st fret.
- Put your ring finger on string 5 at the 3rd fret.
- Put your pinky finger on string 4 at the 3rd fret.
- Strum strings 6 to 4 only.
More ways to play F5
Notes in F5
| Note | Interval | Role |
|---|---|---|
| F | 1 | root |
| C | 5 | fifth |
Formula: 1 – 5
Questions about F5
What notes are in F5?
F and C. Those are the 1, 5 of the chord, counted from F.
Which strings do I strum for F5?
All six strings.
Is F5 major or minor?
Neither. A power chord has only the root and the fifth (F and C), so it fits songs in F major and F minor alike. It is the standard chord for rock and metal rhythm guitar.
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