Power chords

In music, a power chord (also fifth chord) is a chord-like pseudo-triad consisting of only the root note of the chord,
the fifth above it, and normally the octave above the root

A couple of useful charts showing the main power chords

These are the chords played in the first string



These are the chords played in the second string



For starters is enough to remember that

you can play G,A,B in the 3rd,5th and 7th fret in the first string (E)
you can play C,D,E in in the 3rd,5th and 7th fret in the second string (A) you can play

In case you don't know the basic of power chords here you are some good lessons






This lesson explain power chords with the basic fingering using just 2 fingers the index and the ring finger. Not really power chords as you need at least three notes.



Here's is Marty, a funny guy who I like to learn from, who gives guite good explanation on power chords



These are some links with nice power chords diagrams and some theory.

Power chords link 1

Power chords link 2