Rock riff
in F♯ major
Piano chord · also written G♭5
F♯ Power Chord (5) Piano Chord (F♯5)
The F♯ Power Chord (5) chord on piano is made of the notes F♯ and C♯. Neutral and strong. No 3rd — neither major nor minor.
Tap any key to hear it.
What notes are in F♯ Power Chord (5)?
2 notes, built 1 – 5 up from F♯.
- Notes
- F♯ – C♯
- Formula
- 1 – 5
- Semitones from the root
- 0 – 7
- Symbol
- F♯5
- Same keys as
- G♭5 (G♭ – D♭)
- Chord type
- Power Chord, 2 notes
How to play F♯ Power Chord (5) on piano
- Right hand: F♯ (1), C♯ (5). Fingers 1 – 5, thumb on F♯.
- Left hand: F♯ (5), C♯ (1). Fingers 5 – 1, little finger on F♯.
Fingers are numbered 1 (thumb) to 5 (little finger) on both hands.
F♯ Power Chord (5) inversions
Each inversion puts a different note of the chord in the bass. Written as a slash chord: F♯5/C♯.
Can you find F♯ Power Chord (5)?
Tap the notes on the keyboard, then check. Six chords, starting with this one.
1 / 6 Tap the notes of F♯ Power Chord (5) (F♯5)
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Any octave, any order. Each key you tap plays.
F♯ Power Chord (5) chord FAQ
What notes are in the F♯ Power Chord (5) chord?
F♯ Power Chord (5) (F♯5) has 2 notes: F♯ and C♯. Its formula is 1 – 5, counted up from F♯.
How do you play F♯ Power Chord (5) on the piano?
Put your right thumb on F♯ and play F♯ and C♯ with fingers 1 – 5. With the left hand, use fingers 5 – 1, little finger on F♯.
Is F♯ Power Chord (5) the same as G♭ Power Chord (5)?
On the piano, yes: G♭5 (G♭, D♭) uses exactly the same keys as F♯5 (F♯, C♯). Which name is used depends on the key of the piece; F♯5 is the more common spelling.
What are the inversions of F♯ Power Chord (5)?
1st inversion: C♯, F♯ (F♯5/C♯).