What is a power chord?
Power chords are the foundation of many blues, rock, and heavy-metal songs and they are perfect for hard-driving rhythm guitar parts. They are often written with “5” such as C5, G5, F#5, etc. A power chord consists of two notes: the root and the 5th. For example, C5 consists of the root, C, and the 5th note, G; A5 contains A and E; and so on. A chord is defined as a collection of three or more notes sounding simultaneously, so a power chord is not technically a true “chord.” Additionally, since it contains no 3rd, a power chord is called neither minor nor major. TOP I’m having trouble with my strumming. Although I can play most basic chords and some barre chords, all my strums sound the same. Can you help?? There are many ways you can make your strumming more interesting: 1. By creating or learning a variety of strumming patterns that consist of various rhythms. 2. By appropriately using articulations (accents, staccato, tenuto, etc.) and adding more contrast and feeling. 3. By incorpo
