F5 chord on guitar

The F power chord, written F5, has 2 notes: F C.

F5×××T12
133xxx

As tab, thick low E string first: 133xxx. Numbers in the dots are fingers: 1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring, 4 little, T thumb. × marks a muted string and ○ an open one.

NotesF C
Formula1 5
IntervalsRoot, 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 F5

Each of these scales holds every note of the chord:

Power Chord in other keys