Rock I-bVII-IV
Power chords keep the harmony open while the root movement carries the riff.
Guitar chord companion
A Power Chord
Learn the A Power chord on guitar with chord tones, intervals, and interactive fretboard shapes.
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Playable A Power Chord voicings
Start with these chord-box shapes, then use the full fretboard below to see every chord tone.
A shape, open position
Low to high strings: x 0 2 2 x x
G shape, fret 5
Low to high strings: 5 7 7 x x x
E shape, fret 5
Low to high strings: 5 7 7 x x x
D shape, fret 7
Low to high strings: x x 7 9 10 x
C shape, fret 12
Low to high strings: x 12 14 14 x x
Full fretboard map
Every A Power Chord chord tone across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
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Common progressions using A Power
Try these progressions to hear the chord in context instead of treating it as an isolated shape.
Root-fifth drive
Alternate the tonic and dominant roots for a direct rock or punk rhythm part.