Power chords are a type of chord that consists of only the root note and the perfect fifth. They are neither major nor minor chords.
Power chords are often used in rock music and are played with distortion to create a 'heavy' sound.
Power chords are easy to play and are a great way to start learning how to play the guitar.
Below is a list of shapes to learn to get you started:
E Power Chord
Abbr.: E5 Notes: E, B
A Power Chord
Abbr.: A5 Notes: A, E
G Power Chord
Abbr.: G5 Notes: G, D
C Power Chord
Abbr.: C5 Notes: C, G
D Power Chord
Abbr.: D5 Notes: D, A