F5 Guitar Chord
A power chord. F5 is powerful and heavy.
Also known as
- F 5
- F fifth
- F power chord
How to Play This Chord
Position your fingers on the fretboard as shown in the diagram. The vertical lines represent the strings, from low E (left) to high E (right), and the horizontal lines are the frets. Numbers inside the dots indicate which finger to use: 1 (index), 2 (middle), 3 (ring), 4 (pinky). An X means don't play that string; an O means play it open. A bar spanning multiple strings means one finger presses across all of them at once — this is known as a barre chord.
Tips & Tricks
The F5 power chord at the 1st fret on the low E string is the most basic barre position and a great way to build barre chord strength. Many rock guitarists learn this shape before tackling full barre chords. Keep your wrist straight to avoid strain.
There are many ways to play this chord. Try these:
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