F#/Gb5 guitar chord (F#/Gb Fifth, Power Chord)

Symbols: 5

Steps: 1-5

Notes: F#-C#

The F#/Gb power chord, or fifth chord, is a staple in rock and heavy music. Made up of just the root and the perfect fifth (F# and C#), 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 "F#/Gb 5" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

Press down on the A (5th) string at the 4th fret using your ring finger
With your index finger, press down on the low E (6th) string at the 2nd fret
Now, strum all the strings up to the 5th string

Variation 2

Apply a barre with your ring finger across the 4th fret, covering the 4th to the 5th strings
Position your index finger on the low E (6th) string at the 2nd fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings up to the 4th string

Variation 3

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

Variation 4

Press down on the G (3rd) string at the 6th fret using your ring finger
With your index finger, press down on the D (4th) string at the 4th fret
Strum from the 4th string to the 3rd strings

Variation 5

Stretch out your pinky to the 7th fret of the B (2nd) string and press down
Press the G (3rd) string on the 6th fret with your ring finger
Use your index finger to press the D (4th) string down on the 4th fret
Strum from the 4th string to the 2nd strings

Variation 6

With your middle finger, press down on the B (2nd) string at the 7th fret
Press the G (3rd) string on the 6th fret with your index finger
Strum from the 3rd string to the 2nd strings

Variation 7

Press down on the D (4th) string at the 11th fret using your ring finger
With your index finger, press down on the A (5th) string at the 9th fret
Strum from the 5th string to the 4th strings

Variation 8

Apply a barre with your ring finger across the 11th fret, covering the 3rd to the 4th strings
Position your index finger on the A (5th) string at the 9th fret and press down
Strum from the 5th string to the 3rd strings

Variation 9

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

Variation 10

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

Other F#/Gb Chords

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