POWER CHORDS
GETTING STARTED WITH…
Slay everyone with rock, metal, and punk riffs using just one chord shape
Beginner guitarists, prepare to have your life changed! You can play any powerchord you like with just one shape. It’s easier than most open chords and with a distorted guitar tone it actually sounds better.
Regular major and minor chords contain three notes: a root note, a 3rd (which can be major or minor, ie, a different note), and a 5th. A powerchord leaves out that 3rd interval -the most colourful note- leaving just two notes. So, because powerchords are neither major nor minor, you can use one shape for almost everything.