Accessible Page: Guitar chord F5 - diagrams and theory
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Chord Shapes
There are 10 positions for this chord:
Position 1
Fingers Positions
- Mute the D string
- Mute the G string
- Mute the B string
- Mute the high E string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the low E string
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 3 of the A string
Position Characteristics
- This position is movable
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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 8 of the A string
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 10 of the D string
- Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 10 of the G string
Position Characteristics
- This position is movable
Audio file
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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 1 of the low E string
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 3 of the A string
- Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 3 of the D string
Position Characteristics
- This position is movable
Audio file
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Position 4
Fingers Positions
- Mute the low E string
- Mute the A string
- Mute the D string
- Mute the G string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the B string
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 8 of the high E string
Position Characteristics
- This position is movable
Audio file
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Position 5
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 8 of the A string
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 10 of the D string
Position Characteristics
- This position is movable
Audio file
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Position 6
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 3 of the A and D strings at the same time
Position Characteristics
- This position requires barre
- This position is movable
Audio file
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Position 7
Fingers Positions
- Mute the low E string
- Mute the A string
- Mute the high E string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 3 of the D string
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 5 of the G string
- Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 6 of the B string
Position Characteristics
- This position is movable
Audio file
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Position 8
Fingers Positions
- Mute the low E string
- Mute the A string
- Mute the D string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 5 of the G string
- Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 6 of the B string
- Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 8 of the high E string
Position Characteristics
- This position is movable
Audio file
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Position 9
Fingers Positions
- Mute the low E string
- Mute the A string
- Mute the B string
- Mute the high E string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 3 of the D string
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 5 of the G string
Position Characteristics
- This position is movable
Audio file
Listen to the mp3 audio of this chord position:
Position 10
Fingers Positions
- Mute the G string
- Mute the B string
- Mute the high E string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 8 of the low E and A strings at the same time
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 10 of the D string
Position Characteristics
- This position requires barre
- This position is movable
Audio file
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F 5 Description
Welcome to our tutorial on the F 5 chord, a member of the power chords family. Power chords, like the F 5, are composed only of the Root and the Fifth, making them a staple in rock, punk, and heavy music. In this case, the F 5 chord is built with the notes F and C, corresponding to the intervals 1 (Root) and 5 (Perfect Fifth).
Understanding the theory behind these chords can greatly enhance your ability to play and create music. If you're interested in learning more about how chords are built by stacking intervals, you might find our guitar music theory tutorial useful.
Power chords are a great starting point for beginners, but they also remain relevant as you advance in your guitar playing journey. They are a foundation of rock and heavy music and sound particularly good on an electric guitar with a bit of distortion. To learn more about power chords and how to use them, check out our tutorial on electric guitar power chords.
As you become more comfortable with the F 5 chord, you might want to explore other types of chords. We have a variety of tutorials available, including a full tutorial about guitar chords of all types.
Finally, if you're experimenting with different chord shapes on the fretboard and unsure how to name them, our interactive tool can help you identify them. Happy playing!
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