Root on A string
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C5 chord on guitar
C5 is the C power chord. Its notes are C and G. No third means no major or minor quality. Mute unused strings carefully.
How to play C5
Root on low E
8-10-10-x-x-x
Numbers show frets from the low E string to the high e string; x means don't play that string.
What's in C5
- C1
- G5
- Formula
- 1 · 5
- Also written
- C5
- Chord type
- Power chord
C5 notes across the neck
Every C and G on the first 12 frets. The filled dots are the root, C. Build your own shape from any nearby group.
Related chords
Other C chords
Other power chords