Open Chords









Barre Chords-Type 1- Root Note on E String


Barre Chords-Type 2- Root Note on A String




Power Chords
Power Chords or R5 chords ('R' = Root Note) are made up of just the root and 5 notes of the major chord. The are heavily used in rock music and should be a staple of your playing style if you are playing rock. Some times you will be playing just the bottom two strings or these chords.