# F5 Guitar Chord

> The F5 power chord (5th), consisting of the root (F5) and perfect fifth C, 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. With C in the bass, this voicing functions as the 1st inversion of F5.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/f5/c

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: F5
- Notes: F, C
- Intervals: 1 (F), 5 (C)
- Mood: open, powerful, raw, simple
- Genres: Rock, Punk, Metal
- Playable shapes: 50

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: -1 -1 10 10 13 13 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/f5/c/xxaadd)
- Shape 2: -1 -1 -1 -1 1 1 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/f5/c/xxxx11)
- Shape 3: -1 3 3 -1 -1 -1 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/f5/c/x33xxx)
- Shape 4: -1 3 3 -1 1 -1 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/f5/c/x33x1x)
- Shape 5: -1 3 -1 -1 -1 1 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/f5/c/x3xxx1)
- Shape 6: -1 3 3 -1 -1 1 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/f5/c/x33xx1)
- Shape 7: -1 3 -1 -1 1 1 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/f5/c/x3xx11)
- Shape 8: -1 3 3 -1 1 1 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/f5/c/x33x11)

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