F5 guitar chord (F Fifth, Power Chord)

Symbols: 5

Steps: 1-5

Notes: F-C

The F 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 5" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

Position your ring finger on the A (5th) string at the 3rd fret and press down
Press the low E (6th) string on the 1st fret with your index finger
Now, strum all the strings up to the 5th string

Variation 2

Place a barre using your ring finger on the 3rd fret from the 4th to the 5th strings
With your index finger, press down on the low E (6th) string at the 1st fret
Now, strum all the strings up to the 4th string

Variation 3

Position your ring finger on the G (3rd) string at the 5th fret and press down
Press the D (4th) string on the 3rd fret with your index finger
Strum from the 4th string to the 3rd strings

Variation 4

Stretch out your pinky to the 6th fret of the B (2nd) string and press down
Place your ring finger on the G (3rd) string at the 5th fret and press down
Press down on the D (4th) string at the 3rd fret using your index finger
Strum from the 4th string to the 2nd strings

Variation 5

Use your ring finger to press the D (4th) string down on the 3rd fret
Press down on the A (5th) string at the 3rd fret using your middle finger
Strum from the 5th string to the 4th strings

Variation 6

Place a barre using your ring finger on the 10th fret from the 3rd to the 4th strings
With your index finger, press down on the A (5th) string at the 8th fret
Strum from the 5th string to the 3rd strings

Variation 7

Position your ring finger on the D (4th) string at the 10th fret and press down
Press the A (5th) string on the 8th fret with your index finger
Strum from the 5th string to the 4th strings

Variation 8

Use your ring finger to press the G (3rd) string down on the 10th fret
Press down on the D (4th) string at the 10th fret using your middle finger
Strum from the 4th string to the 3rd strings

Variation 9

Place a barre using your ring finger on the 15th fret from the 4th to the 5th strings
With your index finger, press down on the low E (6th) string at the 13th fret
Now, strum all the strings up to the 4th string

Variation 10

Position your ring finger on the A (5th) string at the 15th fret and press down
Press the low E (6th) string on the 13th fret with your index finger
Now, strum all the strings up to the 5th string

Other F Chords

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