C# Powerchord (C#5) chords on guitar

C# 5 position 1 guitar chord diagram

The intervals of this chord are Root, and Perfect Fifth

The C#5 chord is known as:

  • C# Powerchord
  • C#5

The notes in the C# Powerchord are C#, and G#.

Power chords have a powerful and rich sound, especially on a distorted electric guitar.

Notes of the C# 5 chord:

C#G#

Tones of the Powerchord chord:

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b2
2
b3
3
4
b5
5
#5
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b7
7

C#5 Guitar Chord Voicings

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Position 1
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C# 5 position 1 guitar chord diagram

Position 2
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C# 5 position 3 guitar chord diagram

Position 3
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C# 5 position 6 guitar chord diagram

Position 4
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C# 5 position 7 guitar chord diagram

Position 5
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C# 5 position 5 guitar chord diagram

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Play This Chord With Other Roots

C 5 | D 5 | E 5 | F 5 | G 5 | A 5 | B 5 | C#5 | D#5 | F#5 | G#5 | A#5

How to create your own C# 5 chord fingerings

You can create any fingering you like on any part of the fretboard, just play some of the chord tones shown in the map below. Some shapes will sound good, some less, let your ears decide!

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