power chords – First Frets Homeschool Guitar and Ukulele Lessons

Many Rock progressions strip out the distinctive major or minor elements in a chord and only the power-chord remains. This allows for a commanding, driving sound, without sounding too giddy or too sad/depressing.

Power Chords favor certain rhythms over others. In this video we learn how to play common rhythms alongside our power chord shapes, and we also learn how to avoid common pitfalls.

Power Chords are fun, strong chords, and in this video we learn how to play them simply and play them well. Although they’re a simple type of chord, they are everywhere in music and are found in countless rock, blues, and country songs.