Accessible Page: C# Powerchord (C#5) chords on guitar

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Chord Shapes

There are 5 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the G string
• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 4 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 6 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 4 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 6 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 6 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Mute the G string
• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 4 of the low E and A strings at the same time
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 6 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 4

Fingers Positions

• Mute the G string
• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 9 of the low E string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 11 of the A string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 11 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 5

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 11 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 13 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 14 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

C# 5 Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the C# 5 chord. This chord belongs to the family of power chords, which are composed only of the root and the fifth. The specific notes that make up the C# 5 chord are C# and G#, and the intervals that build this chord are the root (1) and the perfect fifth (5).

Power chords, like the C# 5, are the foundation of genres such as rock, punk, and heavy music. They sound particularly great on an electric guitar with a bit of distortion. If you're interested in learning more about power chords and their role in music, check out our tutorial on power chords.

Understanding the intervals that compose a chord is crucial in music theory. In this case, the C# 5 chord is built by stacking the root (1) and the perfect fifth (5) intervals. If you want to learn more about how to build chords by stacking intervals, our music theory tutorial provides a comprehensive guide.

For a deeper understanding of the C# 5 chord, we will provide chord diagrams and fretboard patterns showing the tones composing the chord. We also have an interactive tool that allows you to analyze chord shapes shown on the fretboard. This is particularly useful if you have a chord shape and you're unsure how to name it.

Stay tuned for the full tutorial on how to play the C# 5 chord. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced player, mastering power chords like the C# 5 will significantly enhance your guitar skills. For more guitar lessons, visit our full tutorial on all types of guitar chords.

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