Guitar arpeggio

F Power Chord Guitar Arpeggio

F Power Chord is a two-note arpeggio built from F, and C. It is also commonly called FFifth, and F5. Use it to study chord tones, interval formulas, and guitar fretboard positions.

Chord tones
FC
Formula
1 5
Semitones
0 7
Chord symbols
F5
Also called
FFifthF5

How to read this arpeggio

The chord tones are shown as pitch classes first. In the fretboard tool, square markers represent F root notes, while circular markers represent the remaining tones in the arpeggio.

Use the interactive fretboard to locate the F root notes and connect the remaining power chord chord tones across standard tuning.

This same arpeggio shape is also commonly called FFifth or F5.

Fretboard diagram

F Power Chord Guitar Arpeggio fretboard diagram in standard tuning F Power Chord Guitar Arpeggio fretboard diagram in standard tuning

Open this arpeggio in the fretboard tool

Start with F Power Chord loaded, then adjust tuning, labels, colors, fret count, and orientation.

Open in interactive fretboard

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