C#/Db5 guitar chord (C#/Db Fifth, Power Chord)

Symbols: 5

Steps: 1-5

Notes: C#-G#

The C#/Db power chord, or fifth chord, is a staple in rock and heavy music. Made up of just the root and the perfect fifth (C# and G#), it delivers a clean, strong, and unambiguous sound. Its simplicity makes it highly versatile for riffs and rhythm playing. Below, you'll find ten variations how to play the "C#/Db 5" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

Position your middle finger on the B (2nd) string at the 2nd fret and press down
With your index finger, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 1st fret
Strum from the 3rd string to the 2nd strings

Variation 2

Use your ring finger to press the D (4th) string down on the 6th fret
Position your index finger on the A (5th) string at the 4th fret and press down
Strum from the 5th string to the 4th strings

Variation 3

Barre the 6th fret with your ring finger, extending over the 3rd to the 4th strings
Press down on the A (5th) string at the 4th fret using your index finger
Strum from the 5th string to the 3rd strings

Variation 4

Press the G (3rd) string on the 6th fret with your ring finger
Place your middle finger on the D (4th) string at the 6th fret and press down
Strum from the 4th string to the 3rd strings

Variation 5

Use your ring finger to press the A (5th) string down on the 11th fret
Position your index finger on the low E (6th) string at the 9th fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings up to the 5th string

Variation 6

Barre the 11th fret with your ring finger, extending over the 4th to the 5th strings
Press down on the low E (6th) string at the 9th fret using your index finger
Now, strum all the strings up to the 4th string

Variation 7

Press the D (4th) string on the 11th fret with your ring finger
Place your middle finger on the A (5th) string at the 11th fret and press down
Strum from the 5th string to the 4th strings

Variation 8

Use your ring finger to press the G (3rd) string down on the 13th fret
Position your index finger on the D (4th) string at the 11th fret and press down
Strum from the 4th string to the 3rd strings

Variation 9

Stretch out your pinky to the 14th fret of the B (2nd) string and press down
With your ring finger, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 13th fret
Place your index finger on the D (4th) string at the 11th fret and press down
Strum from the 4th string to the 2nd strings

Variation 10

Position your middle finger on the B (2nd) string at the 14th fret and press down
With your index finger, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 13th fret
Strum from the 3rd string to the 2nd strings

Other C#/Db Chords

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