What is F5?
The F5 guitar chord is formed by the notes F – C and is played using the fingering 133xxx. It’s a power chord commonly used in F5-C5-G5.
F5 Chord Diagram
Standard Position
6th (E) string: 1th fret
5th (A) string: 3th fret
4th (D) string: 3th fret
3rd (G) string: Don't play
2nd (B) string: Don't play
1st (E) string: Don't play
How to Play F5
- Place fingertips close to the fret wire using the diagram 133xxx.
- Arch fingers so they don’t touch adjacent strings; keep thumb behind the neck.
- Pick each string to check for buzz or mute; adjust pressure and curl.
- Strum slow down-strums; add down–down–up–up–down–up when clean.
Pro Tip: Practice chord changes with a metronome at 70–90 BPM for one-minute rounds.
F5 Variations
F5 (8th fret)
x8,10,10,xx
Higher voicing on the 8th fret
F5 (13th fret)
x13,15,15,xx
Octave higher voicing
Popular Songs Using F5
Famous Examples:
- • Smoke on the Water
- • Wild Thing
More Hits:
- • Louie Louie
- • Come As You Are
Common Chord Progressions with F5
F5-C5-G5
Classic rock progression
F5-Bb5-C5
Popular progression in F
F5-G5-Am-C5
A popular progression used in many songs
Practice Tips for F5
1. Rock Essential
Important power chord for rock and metal
2. Barre Technique
Good for practicing barre chord technique
Music Theory Behind F5
Notes in F5: F - C
Scale: F - G - A - Bb - C - D - E - F
Key Signature: One flat (Bb)
Relative Major: Dm
F5 is a power chord consisting of just the root (F) and fifth (C). It's neither major nor minor, making it perfect for rock and metal.
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Master F5 Today!
F5 is perfect for beginners. Practice daily and you'll have it mastered in no time!