C power chord (fifth) (C5) chord on cavaquinho
- Notes
- CG
- Formula
- 15
How to play C5 on cavaquinho
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Shape 1 · 1st position
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Shape 2 · fret 5
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Shape 3 · fret 8
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Shape 4 · fret 10
Numbers are fingers: 1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring, 4 pinky. x = do not play the string, o = open string. The coloured dot is the root (C).
About the power chord (fifth) chord
The power chord has only a root and a fifth, with no third, so it is neither major nor minor. With distortion it sounds full and clean (a third would turn the sound muddy), which is why it is the foundation of rock, punk and metal; the same shape slides up and down the whole neck.
Notes and intervals of C5
C5 (C power chord (fifth)) is built from 2 notes. Each one fills a degree of the chord:
- C · 1 · root
- G · 5 · perfect fifth
Other C chords
Power chord (fifth): other roots
Frequently asked questions
How do you play the C5 chord on cavaquinho?
C5 (C power chord (fifth)) has 4 fingerings on this page, from easiest to hardest. Each diagram shows the fingers, the open strings (o) and the strings you do not play (x), and you can hear every shape.
What notes are in C5?
The notes of C5 are C, G. The formula is 1 · 5: root, perfect fifth.
What does C5 mean?
C5 is the chord symbol for C power chord (fifth). The power chord has only a root and a fifth, with no third, so it is neither major nor minor. With distortion it sounds full and clean (a third would turn the sound muddy), which is why it is the foundation of rock, punk and metal; the same shape slides up and down the whole neck.
Can I play C5 on other instruments?
Yes. C5 also has a page on guitar, on ukulele, with the fingerings for each instrument.