A Form Power Chords
A Form power chords are Root-5 chords based on the 5th string (the open A). When we think of forms, we are considering the nut as an origin (there are 5 chord forms - CAGED, where 3 of them A, E, & D create R5 type chords). Power chords are described & defined in detail on the E form lesson (based on the 6th string).
A Form Power Chords [R5 = Root & 5th only = AB = A5]
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Note Names for 5th String (the Roots)
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Fellow of Iron
Write your own power chord progression
It is common to mix A & E forms when playing tunes, rather than moving only along a single string plane. Learn to maneuver between them (move up & down a level).
When fretting this A form, you can use the index fingertip to mute the 6th string. Or, you could include the 6th string tone under a bar with the index (creating a 5-R-5 chord).
| Basic Chords | Starter Set • Blues Chords • Jazz Chords |
| Power Chords | E Form • A Form |
| Strumming | Basics • Mutes & 8ths • First Chord Change • Tips • Strumming Patterns |
| CAGED | The 5 • CAGED + 1 • Linear CAGED Cycle • Forms with Mods • Chord Formulas • E Form |
| Chords in Keys | Chart for 13 keys • Triads in A minor • Progressions |
