A Power Chord

also known as A5, A 5th, A no 3rd

  • your second finger goes on the second fret of the fourth string
  • your third finger goes on the second fret of the third string
  • the fifth string is open
  • the first, second and sixth strings are muted
Diagram of an A power chord at the open position

Notes in an A Power Guitar chord

Root : A

5th : E