C5 chord
C5 chords (C power chord) for guitar in different forms, including shapes with alternative bass note.
C5
The diagram shows a popular way to play C5, involving two strings. The root note is on the 5th string. The chord consists of the notes C and G.
Shapes without a double octave note
C5 with a double octave
C5
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C5 alternative chords
C5/G
C5/G II
Theory and information
Chord names
The C5 is also called C power chord. C5/G is an inverted version of the chord.
Notes in the chord
The notes that the C5 chord consists of are C, G.
When it's played with three notes the C note is duplicated on a higher octave.
Chord progressions
Examples of progressions featuring C5.
| Progression 1: C5 functions as a I chord | ||
|---|---|---|
C5 XXXXXX |
E5 XXXXXX |
A5 XXXXXX |
| Progression 2: C5 functions as a I chord | ||
|---|---|---|
C5 XXXXXX |
G5
XXXXXX |
F5
XXXXXX |
Comments
Note that since C5 is neither major or minor, it can function in many keys when it comes to progressions. For example, C5 - G5 - F5 (the C major key) and C5 - Eb5 - Bb5 (the C minor key).
Finger position
Index (1st) finger on 5th string, 3rd fret.
Ring (3rd) finger on 4th string, 5th fret.
Written in tab format (main version)
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- 5 -
- 3 -
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