The first ones: E5, A5 and D5
Start with the ones that use open strings. Strum only the chord's strings.
e|-------------| B|-------------| G|-------------| D|--2--------5-| A|--2--0--5--5-| E|--0--------3-|
The shape that moves along the neck
- Finger 1 on the 6th string (the root).
- Finger 3 on the 5th string, two frets higher. Optionally, finger 4 on the 4th string, same fret as finger 3.
- At the 3rd fret it is G5, at the 5th A5, at the 7th B5: the shape does not change.
- The same shape starting on the 5th string gives D, E, F... power chords.
The strum
- Eight downstrokes per bar, short and even.
- Palm mute: rest the edge of your picking hand on the strings near the bridge. The sound gets muted and heavy.
- Relax the fretting hand between chords so there is no noise.
Practice with the app
Dedilhado Vivo's power chord lesson teaches E5, A5, D5 and G5 and the eight-downstroke strum. The microphone checks that the chord rang.
Written by the Dedilhado Vivo team, based on what the app does today.
Practice free in the app
The app shows the fingering for every note as you play and checks you through the microphone. Free, no sign-up.
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