C5 Guitar Chord
A neutral sound from just the root and fifth — without a third, it's neither major nor minor. The foundation of rock, punk and metal music. Typically played with distortion, where full chords would sound "muddy".
Strings
X–3–5–5–X–X
Notation for C5 chord
Other names: C power chord, C 5, C fifth
Music theory name: power chord (fifth)
Common name: C power chord
Intervals and tones in C5 chord
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| C | Root |
| G | Perfect 5th |
All Variations
Fret 8
8–10–X–X–X–X
Fret 3
X–3–5–5–X–X
Fret 8
8–10–10–X–X–X