# C♯5 Guitar Chord

> The C♯5 power chord (5th), consisting of the root (C♯5) and perfect fifth G♯, provides a bold, open sound without major or minor coloration. Its simplicity and neutrality make it a staple in rock, punk, and metal for driving rhythms and raw power.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-sharp5

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: C♯5
- Notes: C♯, G♯
- Intervals: 1 (C♯), 5 (G♯)
- Mood: open, powerful, raw, simple
- Genres: Rock, Punk, Metal
- Playable shapes: 41

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: -1 4 6 6 -1 -1 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-sharp5/x466xx)
- Shape 2: 9 -1 6 6 9 9 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-sharp5/9x6699)
- Shape 3: -1 4 -1 -1 -1 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-sharp5/x4xxx4)
- Shape 4: -1 -1 -1 -1 2 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-sharp5/xxxx24)
- Shape 5: -1 4 -1 -1 2 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-sharp5/x4xx24)
- Shape 6: -1 4 6 -1 -1 -1 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-sharp5/x46xxx)
- Shape 7: -1 4 6 -1 -1 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-sharp5/x46xx4)
- Shape 8: -1 -1 -1 6 -1 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-sharp5/xxx6x4)

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