to those a bit confused heres the music theory behind it in a nutshell: chords are made of 3 letters first letter is the name of chord(hence called the root) next 2 letters are the 3rd and 5th letters on the scale example scale: C D E F G A B C C is the root E is the 3rd G is the 5th power chords ignore the middle guy (note: not all scales have the same letters)
A power chord is a chord without its 3rd note in it. The 3rd is a note that gives a chord a 'major' or a 'minor' feeling to it. You can find the 3rd note of a chord by counting up the notes of the scale your chord is based on. For example, in the C major scale [C-D-E-F-G-A-B-C] the [E] is the 3rd note of this particular scale. [F] is the 4th, [G] is the 5th, etc.. In a C major triad chord [C-E-G], it includes the 1st note [C], the 3rd note [E], and the 5th note [G] of the C major scale. You can take out the 3rd note [E] to get a power chord which only includes the 1st and the 5th notes which in this case are [C] and [G]. So basically, a power chord is a chord that only includes the 1st and the 5th notes of a scale.
Just a question because I’m super curious, do you strum all the strings with the pick to play the chord or just the ones your fingers are on? Rock on dude 🤘🤘
You only strum the ones that your finger is hold besides in some cases like he showed at the beginning. I barley know anything about first position cords and only thing I don’t know about barre/power cords is if it’s minor or major which to this video told me it neither
in a C major chord, the root note is the C note. Root of B major is B. An octave is just the same note, but on a higher or lower pitch. Music theory makes sense when u learn in it on piano even tho u dont have one
More clear explanation: The C Maj chord is made up of 3 notes: 1. The Root - C note 2. The Maj Third - E note 3. Perfect Fifth - G note If you remove the Third or the E note, u get a power chord, playing only the C note and G note. That easy
An octave is just the same note, but at a higher or lower pitch. You can use it in a sentence like: "Play the C note, an octave higher" or "Play both the C note and it's high octave" this is just the basics for me, you can check out music theory on the piano cuz u can understand theory on piano more clearly
here lemme help u. Lets base the C maj chord first The C Maj chord is made up of 3 notes: 1. The Root - C note 2. The Maj Third - E note 3. Perfect Fifth - G note If you remove the Third or the E note, u get a power chord, playing only the C note and G note. That easy
side note: An octave is just the same note, but at a higher or lower pitch. You can use it in a sentence like: "Play the C note, an octave higher" or "Play both the C note and it's higher octave"
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to those a bit confused heres the music theory behind it in a nutshell:
chords are made of 3 letters
first letter is the name of chord(hence called the root)
next 2 letters are the 3rd and 5th letters on the scale
example scale:
C D E F G A B C
C is the root
E is the 3rd
G is the 5th
power chords ignore the middle guy
(note: not all scales have the same letters)
This is true. However, that is a smidge misleading, as chords can be made up of more than that at times. Example: add9s (and etc.)
this is really helpful thank you! i’ve been using your tutorials for a while now and you’re the sole reason i’ve improved so thank you
Thanks!
fvck im so confused
I just wanted to know what a power cord is, now I'm even more confused. This mofo gave me more questions than answers
@@skeetsek9186a power chord is a note layered with a 5th and sometimes with a octave
A power chord is a chord without its 3rd note in it. The 3rd is a note that gives a chord a 'major' or a 'minor' feeling to it. You can find the 3rd note of a chord by counting up the notes of the scale your chord is based on.
For example, in the C major scale [C-D-E-F-G-A-B-C] the [E] is the 3rd note of this particular scale. [F] is the 4th, [G] is the 5th, etc..
In a C major triad chord [C-E-G], it includes the 1st note [C], the 3rd note [E], and the 5th note [G] of the C major scale. You can take out the 3rd note [E] to get a power chord which only includes the 1st and the 5th notes which in this case are [C] and [G].
So basically, a power chord is a chord that only includes the 1st and the 5th notes of a scale.
@@makimi1styou just relieved me with that information- i never understood what 'a fifth' and stuff like that was
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Fantastic Andy, thank you.
I love power chords, and tend to include the root octave.
Always Amazing Andy 🤘👏👍
That kind of sounds like dynamite by ac/dc
Just a question because I’m super curious, do you strum all the strings with the pick to play the chord or just the ones your fingers are on? Rock on dude 🤘🤘
Usually just the 2 or 3 strings. If you play all the strings with distortion on, it will sound messy!
You only strum the ones that your finger is hold besides in some cases like he showed at the beginning. I barley know anything about first position cords and only thing I don’t know about barre/power cords is if it’s minor or major which to this video told me it neither
Tune up!
My sound has no power behind it
I’m sitting here smoking a j,, putting strings in my razorback and you just confused the heck out of me 😂😂
I thought I knew what a power chord was before I watched this video...🤔
No I don't know wtf is going on.😟
Great thanks. NOW what is a root, what is an octave?
I explain here www.andyguitar.co.uk/courses/lead-guitar-1/lessons/root-octave-4th-and-5th-intervals-lead-guitar-1-module-4-lesson-2/
@andycrowley behind a pay wall, thanks but I think I'll get someone local to help me.
in a C major chord, the root note is the C note. Root of B major is B. An octave is just the same note, but on a higher or lower pitch.
Music theory makes sense when u learn in it on piano even tho u dont have one
More clear explanation:
The C Maj chord is made up of 3 notes:
1. The Root - C note
2. The Maj Third - E note
3. Perfect Fifth - G note
If you remove the Third or the E note, u get a power chord, playing only the C note and G note. That easy
An octave is just the same note, but at a higher or lower pitch. You can use it in a sentence like:
"Play the C note, an octave higher"
or
"Play both the C note and it's high octave"
this is just the basics for me, you can check out music theory on the piano cuz u can understand theory on piano more clearly
Isnt that just an interval?
If you play the 1st and 5th one after the other, it's an interval yes. If you play them together, it's a power chord
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what
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If you only play the root and the fifth it wouldn't technically be a chord, since a chord is made of three notes or more ☝🤓
That’s not confusing at all 😂
here lemme help u. Lets base the C maj chord first
The C Maj chord is made up of 3 notes:
1. The Root - C note
2. The Maj Third - E note
3. Perfect Fifth - G note
If you remove the Third or the E note, u get a power chord, playing only the C note and G note. That easy
side note:
An octave is just the same note, but at a higher or lower pitch. You can use it in a sentence like:
"Play the C note, an octave higher"
or
"Play both the C note and it's higher octave"
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what? 😂
Did you said sh*t?
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