Chord · Triads
C5 — C Power Chord
C5 is the C power chord chord. It is built on the root C with perfect 5th (G) above it — the formula 1 5, sounding the notes C G. On the piano it sits at C (octave 4) and above in the library's voicing; the same 2 notes in any octave are still C5.
- Root
- C
- Quality
- Power Chord
- Formula
- 1 5
- Notes
- C G
On the keyboard
Right-hand fingering for this voicing: 1–5 (1 is the thumb).
The notes of C5
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C | root | C4 |
| 5 | G | perfect 5th | G4 |
Other triads on C
Power Chord chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.