Rock I-bVII-IV
Power chords keep the harmony open while the root movement carries the riff.
Guitar chord companion
F Power Chord
Learn the F Power chord on guitar with chord tones, intervals, and interactive fretboard shapes.
1F5C
Playable F Power Chord voicings
Start with these chord-box shapes, then use the full fretboard below to see every chord tone.
E shape, open position
Low to high strings: 1 3 3 x x x
D shape, fret 3
Low to high strings: x x 3 5 6 x
C shape, fret 8
Low to high strings: x 8 10 10 x x
A shape, fret 8
Low to high strings: x 8 10 10 x x
G shape, fret 13
Low to high strings: 13 15 15 x x x
Full fretboard map
Every F Power Chord chord tone across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
Frets 0–24. Select a position or tap a note to hear it.
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Progression examples using F Power
Try these progressions to hear the harmony in context. On bass, outline each chord with individual target tones.
Root-fifth drive
Alternate the tonic and dominant roots for a direct rock or punk rhythm part.
Chord Tones
| Degree | Interval | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Root | F |
| 5 | P5 | C |
Scales Containing the Complete Formula
Complete Formula
1 – 5
Compound degrees retain their names: 9, 11, and 13 are extensions. A voicing may place their pitches in a closer register.