F#5 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
2–4–X–X–X–X
Notation for F#5 chord
Other names: F# power chord, F# 5, F# fifth
Music theory name: power chord (fifth)
Common name: F# power chord
Intervals and tones in F#5 chord
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| F# | Root |
| C# | Perfect 5th |
All Variations
Open
2–4–X–X–X–X
Fret 9
X–9–11–X–X–X
Open
2–4–4–X–X–X