So they are absolutely beginner-friendly. The good news is that they only require two or three fingers with very comfortable fretting positions. They are great chords to play with distortion. For example, an A5 power chord consists of A, the root, and E, the 5th note. When written, the chord will have the number 5 next to the root note. The most common variation is made up of the fundamental or tonic (the note that gives the chord its name), it’s fifth, and in some cases, the eighth note of the fundamental is added. Have fun By the way: It is my first tap.- Used chords: Am 577555 D 557775 E 779997. Blitzkrieg Bop Hi Here is my Version of Blitzkrieg Bob. So what is a Power Chord, and how can you play it?Ī Power Chord is made up of two different notes. Tabs and Chords Guitar, Ukulele Fingerstyle. The Power Chords have been used in most of the epic rock guitar riffs of all time and can be heard in songs of iconic bands like Nirvana, Metallica, Iron Maiden, and many more.