F# power chord chord (F#5) on guitar and piano

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F# power chord
The F# power chord / Gb power chord chord (F#5) is made of the notes F# and C#. It is built from the root F# with a perfect fifth.
The power chord is just the root and the fifth: with no third it is neither major nor minor, and it sounds powerful. It is the foundation of rock and metal.

F# power chord

Notes: F# – C#
Guitar — positions on the neck
F#5×××134F#5×××4134F#5×××9134
Piano — root position and inversions
F#5C15F# C#F#5C15C# F#

Fingerings and positions

On guitar, this chord can be played in 3 ways along the neck. It is most often played with a barre. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): 244xxx. On piano, the right hand plays 2 notes, in root position or in an inversion.

Notes and intervals

Note
Interval
F#
root
C#
perfect fifth

Neighbouring chords

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Frequently asked questions

What are the notes of the F# power chord chord?

The notes of the F# power chord chord (F#5) are F# and C#.

How do you play the F# power chord chord on guitar?

On guitar, this chord can be played in 3 ways along the neck. It is most often played with a barre. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): 244xxx.

How is the F# power chord chord built?

The F# power chord / Gb power chord chord (F#5) is made of the notes F# and C#. It is built from the root F# with a perfect fifth.

Are F# and Gb the same chord?

Yes: F# and Gb are the same note (they are called enharmonic), so F# power chord / Gb power chord is played exactly the same way, with the same fingerings.