Guitar UpscaleF#5 chord on guitar
The F# power chord, written F#5, has 2 notes: F# C#. The root F# is also written Gb, so Gb5 is the same chord.
As tab, thick low E string first: 244xxx. 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 | F# C# |
|---|---|
| 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 F#5
Each of these scales holds every note of the chord:
- F# Natural Minor scale
- F# Harmonic Minor scale
- F# Phrygian Mode
- F# Melodic Minor scale
- F# Dorian Mode
- F# Minor Pentatonic scale
- F# Major Scale
- F# Major Pentatonic scale
- F# Lydian Mode
- F# Mixolydian Mode
- F# Blues Scale