Guitar UpscaleC#5 chord on guitar
The C# power chord, written C#5, has 2 notes: C# G#. The root C# is also written Db, so Db5 is the same chord.
As tab, thick low E string first: x466xx. Numbers in the dots are fingers: 1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring, 4 little, T thumb. × marks a muted string and ○ an open one.
| Notes | C# G# |
|---|---|
| Formula | 1 5 |
| Intervals | Root, Perfect 5th |
About the Power Chord
A power chord is a root and a fifth, with no third. It is the backbone of rock and metal rhythm guitar. More about the Power Chord.
Scales to play over C#5
Each of these scales holds every note of the chord:
- C# Natural Minor scale
- C# Harmonic Minor scale
- C# Phrygian Mode
- C# Melodic Minor scale
- C# Dorian Mode
- C# Minor Pentatonic scale
- Db Major Scale
- Db Major Pentatonic scale
- Db Lydian Mode
- Db Mixolydian Mode
- C# Blues Scale