Rock I-bVII-IV
Power chords keep the harmony open while the root movement carries the riff.
Guitar chord companion
E Power Chord
Learn the E Power chord on guitar with chord tones, intervals, and interactive fretboard shapes.
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Playable E Power Chord voicings
Start with these chord-box shapes, then use the full fretboard below to see every chord tone.
E shape, open position
Low to high strings: 0 2 2 x x x
D shape, fret 2
Low to high strings: x x 2 4 5 x
C shape, fret 7
Low to high strings: x 7 9 9 x x
A shape, fret 7
Low to high strings: x 7 9 9 x x
G shape, fret 12
Low to high strings: 12 14 14 x x x
Full fretboard map
Every E Power Chord chord tone across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
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Common progressions using E 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.