Power Chord Pattern#2: 5th String Root

This power chord pattern is similar to the previous pattern. The only difference is that it's root note is now on the A string instead of the low E string. Remember not to strike the strings marked with with X's. Only strike the strings marked with numbers.

In this example, the power chord pattern is played with it's root on the A-String's 2nd fret. What is that note? B Therefore it is a B power chord!

If you don't yet know the names of the strings and frets on a fretboard, then please check out the "fretboard" part of this manual.

It is important to know the names of the notes on the fretboard - if you have come this far and don't yet know them, you're missing out on a lot of other info you would have secretly picked up if you indeed took the time to learn them!