Topic: C5, F5 and G5
heyy
im learning to play a song
and im struggling
becausei taught myself 
and i have never come across the chords:
C5 F5 and G5
can anyone help tell me what they are
hehe
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Re: C5, F5 and G5
These are called power chords
I hope you can read tab
Play the E shape
E---
B--
G---
D---2--
A---2
E----
Play the F
E---
B--
G---
D---3--
A---3
E --1-
Play the G
E---
B--
G---
D---5--
A---5
E --3
There also called 5ths. some one will no doubt remind me why
Re: C5, F5 and G5
oh yes C5
E---
B--
G---5
D---5--
A---3
E -----
notice its played at the same fret as the G but one string higher
5th's sound really good on an electric guitar with loads of distortion. very common in Rock music.
Re: C5, F5 and G5
thanks guys 
Re: C5, F5 and G5
johncross21 wrote:
These are called power chords
I hope you can read tab
Play the E shape
E---
B--
G---
D---2--
A---2
E----Play the F
E---
B--
G---
D---3--
A---3
E --1-Play the G
E---
B--
G---
D---5--
A---5
E --3There also called 5ths. some one will no doubt remind me why
A basic chord is made by playing three notes (Triad). Root, 3rd & 5th.
A power chord omits the 3rd and is played using only the Root & 5th.
These chords are generally intended to be played on an electric guitar with overdrive or distortion. Playing just the root note would sound okay but adding the 5th adds a bit more to the sound. Adding the 3rd would sound too chaotic.
I my opinion open chords where possible sound best on an acoustic guitar.
If you see a song showing power chords eg G5 C5 D5 and you're playing an acoustic guitar just change the chords to the regular open chords G C D