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Piano chord
C Power Chord (5) Piano Chord (C5)
The C Power Chord (5) chord on piano is made of the notes C and G. Neutral and strong. No 3rd — neither major nor minor.
Tap any key to hear it.
What notes are in C Power Chord (5)?
2 notes, built 1 – 5 up from C.
- Notes
- C – G
- Formula
- 1 – 5
- Semitones from the root
- 0 – 7
- Symbol
- C5
- Chord type
- Power Chord, 2 notes
How to play C Power Chord (5) on piano
- Right hand: C (1), G (5). Fingers 1 – 5, thumb on C.
- Left hand: C (5), G (1). Fingers 5 – 1, little finger on C.
Fingers are numbered 1 (thumb) to 5 (little finger) on both hands.
C Power Chord (5) inversions
Each inversion puts a different note of the chord in the bass. Written as a slash chord: C5/G.
Can you find C Power Chord (5)?
Tap the notes on the keyboard, then check. Six chords, starting with this one.
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Any octave, any order. Each key you tap plays.
C Power Chord (5) chord FAQ
What notes are in the C Power Chord (5) chord?
C Power Chord (5) (C5) has 2 notes: C and G. Its formula is 1 – 5, counted up from C.
How do you play C Power Chord (5) on the piano?
Put your right thumb on C and play C and G with fingers 1 – 5. With the left hand, use fingers 5 – 1, little finger on C.
What are the inversions of C Power Chord (5)?
1st inversion: G, C (C5/G).