C5
C Power Chord
1 5
Notes in C5
CR
G5
The C5 chord contains 2 notes: C, G
Intervals
| Interval | Semitones | Note | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| R | 0 | C | Root |
| 5 | 7 | G | Perfect 5th |
About C Power Chord Chords
Power chords contain only the root and 5th — no 3rd at all. This makes them neither major nor minor, which is why they work so well with distortion in rock and metal. The missing 3rd means no dissonant overtones when overdriven.
Compatible Scales & Modes
These scales contain all the notes of C5 and can be used for soloing, improvising, and writing melodies over this chord.
Any C scale
Power chords contain only root and 5th — no 3rd means any scale with that root works. Major, minor, pentatonic — all fair game.