The Five Most Useful Power Chords

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[@JMartinN]

Music is Win you should do an all power chord song!

[@egecakmakci1583]

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[@supersteve7302]

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[@WindBendsSteel]

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[@chrisnguyen1186]

What the hell all power chords are the same

[@JensJulius]

Best thumbnail so far!!

[@lukeabrahamsen-collins808]

w e e b

[@ilir96]

"And this is not even my final form!" - Powerful Power Chord

[@Lukegord]

Do i need a different guitar for a different power chord?

[@skruffy79]

Well spotted, I noticed it wasn't really explained properly in the video but most definitely, you'll come into difficulties later on if not.

[@oscarito8417]

I have 2 so I can play 2 different power chords, my life is changing so fast

[@skruffy79]

Hence the Fender 9 neck power chord monster at Namm 2018! Future thinking right there!

[@wonderwallflowers5717]

You need a short scale shredder with a paper thin neck to play the add 9 chord anyways

[@coopertimbs-poke3062]

Lonely Child what hahaha no you don't. what convinced you of this? This is easily achieved on big fat fender necks with a standard scale.

[@solomonkonwar5893]

Oh My God! Tyler you opened up my mind! Man, I have been improving so much. I have now started to know my way around the neck. If you're reading this, Keep shredding! You Rock! All of us together are building a new modern rock era! Tell the kids real music's Back! 🤘

[@milotimberlake2047]

Solomon Konwar That’s the attitude man

[@zell4412]

Yes it truly is 😂

[@georgesimmons555]

What defines real music though?

[@erwin2869]

George Simmons a Synth loop with vocals that don’t have a meaning.

[@snoopcat9351]

Superwin Ova Sad but not true

[@RC32Smiths01]

Power Chords: The Metal and Rock Guitarist's Weapon of Choice \m/

[@danielnodland4072]

Right next to: E pentatonic minor

[@RC32Smiths01]

indeed

[@oscarito8417]

Hey Tyler, I want to tell you that thanks to you I have taken my guitar again to practice and not just play random things

[@dulltween3184]

Do u use all those guitars to mock me?

[@andysiegler9009]

My favorite power chords are very Megdaeth. The first being the chromatic use of the major third, and the second is the spider chord. Which is more of a technique than a chord, but I still think it's a fun way to add excitement to some otherwise lackluster power chords.

[@Scootch2192]

Your lessons have always helped me break out of the box I have been in for years. I have brought a lot of depth to my music. I hope one day we can jam together!

[@Meshuggapeth]

Octave power chord. Major 3rd + octave power chord. Inverted power chord (root + minor 3rd) Diminished power chord (root+flat 5 + octave + another flat 5 octave if you feel crazy)

[@karebu3924]

Meshuggapeth I see you on nik’s channel too😂

[@tylerstewart7699]

There is no such thing as a major 4th only perfect, augmented or diminished.

[@yalikejazz4380]

Thanks a lot! I'm gonna use these in the Tournament of Power when I'm fighting Yamcha.

[@nyyguitar3387]

I'm so glad you mentioned Incubus with the stacked 5th. That type of sound made me want to play guitar, especially with Pardon Me. That and AC/DC.

[@evaderknives]

Whenever I hear the stacked 5th, I automatically think of Anthrax. Even when you played it, sounded like the intro to Anthrax's Caught in the MOSH, great song

[@cloudjin893]

bought your guitar super system level 1. so far so good

[@trashyou3551]

How muchwas it?

[@chadfrank7787]

29.99 CAD

[@georgesimmons555]

so what

[@mk_rexx]

I think stacked power chords can also be used to play bar chords like in a drop tuning, (barring only the sixth and fifth strings). This is useful for me if I want to play chuggy drop A power chord riffs but still staying at E standard. tuning.

[@bluesraincancun9217]

This was fun and informative. I loved how you referenced familiar songs and then jammed using the cords. Good job.

[@theitalianstallion973]

Have y’all ever tried to cover three strings with a finger and play them most metal power cord I ever heard!!!

[@Szten]

Talking about efficiency... SSJ3 is not exactly the most efficient form as it drains one's stamina very fast.

[@shawnforpresident5198]

John petrucci just had a video where he talks about the add 9 and how it was his take on a meaty power chord instead of a bar chord.

[@leejaybirdmusic9829]

Shawn for President I watched that too. Never thought of using power chords in that way before. Adding the major 3rd is too big of a stretch for my short fingers though :/

[@rickfeith6372]

You can definitely get the monster chord tone of JP with mostly stacked 5ths...it makes a 6 string sound like a pseudo 7 too. JP single handidly took my chord and lead playing to the next level.

[@TheCrimsonIdol987]

One of the most musical examples of the add9 power chord is Buckethead's song "Siege Engine"

[@aiyka_music]

This is so great for someone who's stuck in a rut composing similar riffs ... This will help add so much flavour ! Thanks Tyler

[@DavidNwokoye]

Power chord level over 9000

[@edwinsamuel5065]

Why'd you use goku

[@sandersonmartins3319]

Edwin Samuel because POWER

[@yalikejazz4380]

Edwin Samuel Cuz Yamcha is too powerfull to be in the tumbnail

[@bluesyace9564]

Why not?

[@edwinsamuel5065]

galahad38 you know it's clickbait cause he used ss4 form and not ssgb form

[@edwinsamuel5065]

Camgrow red yep so powerful that we couldn't even detect this coming

[@MarioMario-my5ib]

This is the ultimate video about power chords I was looking for. Simply amazing dude, really helpful

[@betacenturion237]

Very informative, I was tired of just using the basic with the higher octave root, this is a lot to work with.

[@jitsubd2176]

Definitely going to have fun with the EJ power Chord shown at the end love that sound 😊

[@Messmer_the_Impaler]

I came for Goku stayed for guitar, thats that's a powerful combo!

[@RanterInShades]

Some power chords that were left out are chords involving a root-third interval, such as playing a major or minor third one string up, or playing a root-5th power chord with the index finger moved one fret down (which is basically an inverted root-3rd), which I call a ".38 Special power chord".

[@ketz_165]

His power chord level is over 9000!!!!!

[@bojingly6759]

Great vid Tyler! Been a player for 20 years and you just taught me a thing or two, thanks!

[@RickDanner]

ive been playing guitar for 35 years and never had as much gear as you. I really like some of your solo lines and improvs good stuff

[@Ari-fv1nq]

Thanks for the awesome tip! I knew many of these power chords, but that add9 power chord was definitely new for me. Many thanks! Keep rocking dude.

[@adambreska4490]

That sus4 power chord is also used in the theme song for Top Gun. Kenny Loggins' "Danger Zone". You refer to is as a stacked 5th so now I know another name for it. Thank you for all of your teaching. You rock!

[@sadman5916]

Depends on the musical context that you use it. I guess you could think of an inversion of a normal powerchord, or a sus4, like you said.

[@RockWeller]

Wow! Love the stacked 5th powerchord! Sounds very chunky!

[@Rick_Cleland]

*_Pigs can sniff out truffles with their snouts._*

[@moadot720]

WUT DA BUTT

[@DLawrenceMarketing]

Cool lesson Tyler. Glad you broke out your Strat and Dano.

[@painlesstragedy]

A lot people don't know this but I'm an amazing singer vocalist...I'd say I'm a master I covered three hammers by Dragon force, son is dead, disturbed, anthrax in the end Ozzie Mr Crowley etc.

[@jamesmurff193]

Dig your vids, man. Some of them are quirky and fun, but you're also a very good teacher. Thanks for your channel.

[@jpfan1992]

awesome different power Cordes been playing for 10 years wow thank you!

[@probusexcogitatoris736]

I like the "Brian May" power chord (root, fifth, third). It adds colour but still has that raw simple sound of a power chord.

[@kfowler8]

Great video. Two that I'd add are the "D-shaped" power chord and the "C-shaped" power chord. I use the D power chord as much as any of the others. The C power chord is basically the same as the verse from Crazy Train.

[@SchwartzerAdler]

What exactly makes a power chord a power chord in the first place? Is it just this combibation of root and fifth?

[@francescocagnacci]

SchwartzerAdler I think so

[@FinnUkato]

SchwartzerAdler I’m not sure if I’m correct but I think it’s the lack of the 3rd of the chord, which removes any major and minor. Either that or the ability to use the same chord shape all around most of the guitar on standard tuning.

[@hotman718]

Power chord is basically a triad with the 3rd ommited. They are often called 5 chords because usually it's a root 5th and octave. You can add other intervals just not the 3rd.

[@AdiAdi-bf6sj]

Yea I think it’s because the 5th is dominant, so usually gives neither a Major or minor sound when used between the octave and root. Correct me if i’m wrong aha

[@hotman718]

Adi Adi you are correct the 5 is dominant so it doesn't lean towards minor or major it stands in its own hence called dominant

[@tloadin1]

Very nice. You can hear the sound of a C# Maj Add 9 in Van Halen's 5150.

[@HermelJaworski]

Very cool video Tyler! There's is also the "The Edge" Power chord, variant of the EJ one, played on the G and B string (eg 12th and 13th fret), and that you can extend (12th on G, 15th on B)

[@anttik5764]

Show us your synths that are laying back there on your desk! Would really like to know what models you got there!

[@j450ndm]

Great instruction & playing!

[@tonyjones1560]

This is the power chord video I've been looking for, for quite some time now. Thanks!

[@gregthesalad495]

not only is this good for guitar players, it is very good for bass players who want to boost power chords with they're bass lines thank you!

[@Metavid16]

wow definitely ADD9 and STACKED 5TH are my favorites, so prog and heavy!!

[@dodenskaga4038]

I love the fact that you change guitar for every chord! I think that thats half the fun, different guitar/sound/vibe, adds flavor! And I guess the haters that criticis you for it, is probably jealous :D

[@dpsbean]

Really great lesson, thanks Tyler! Loving GSS and the Modern Rock Techniques too. Love your work!

[@matthewdriskell2156]

best example of the add 9 power chord in a fairly popular metal song is Floods by Pantera. Dime uses it in the main riff, and the epic beginning solo

[@f7viivvgiv]

Thanks Tyler for this amazing power chord lesson.

[@lryuzaki9871]

I'm a simple man, I see a tumbnail of goku playing a guitar, i click the video and then realize its Music Is Win! Tyler, you're awesome!

[@learnmusichistory6221]

Love your guitar illustration keep up the good work and keep rocking man !! i have been learning guitar since age 12 and it's little bit hard for me to get know the power chords but im learning acoustic guitar ...

[@mrfuck792]

yea.. Incubus was second band that came to my mind about this type of chords.. the first what I imagined was Last Resort by Papa Roach.. I know that they are playing it in drop D with different holding, but the sound and notes are actually the same when you play it in standard this way.. I think it's better to play it in standard D in every way, it's surer.. with drop D that does not feel really great when you have to hold powerchord from the second string + somehow the bottom string

[@alteredbrain]

Thank you so much Tyler ! It will make me try so much different ways of music writing

[@light_yagami_23]

I saw 2 things in the thumbnail, guitar and goku. I'm sold

[@MrAVENGER901]

Dude i was just looking up power chords for songs and you uploaded this right when i needed it

[@justriffs]

Great! Going to work on those Hendrix and EJ PChords for sure!

[@davidnino4770]

Bought your guitar super system 1 and 2 and your modern rock. But im still on guitar super system 1. So far so good

[@gabrieloalgo]

You just made my 7 string feel like a 10. Open Chords are the future

[@anyday82]

Great lesson Tyler, keep up the good work man!

[@horseofunreason]

The first thrash-thing sounds like Thrown To The Wolves by Death Angel, awesome song!

[@Cthulhu_Awaken]

Finally some video I can use to expand my knowledge on the matter, I usually don't watch all your "instructional" vids simply because they are about stuff I can't understand yet, but I can relate to this one for sure.

[@thedondeluxe6941]

Love the Danelectro guitars!

[@richpurslow3283]

enjoyed that. So many other things to use, ive always just used the first two.

[@lorddominicshadow4210]

Thanks a lot man, you showed me other types of Powerchords very useful for metal

[@cuauhtemocmorisco3493]

Add drop D tunning and you have every Tool song ever created lol. I ended up moving these shapes around and came out with Lateralus and Jambi. Rock on Tyler!

[@nachobeerhunter8713]

Nice! Some new techniques to learn and add to my repertoire.

[@jeffreyreynolds4855]

great job i was just wondering about power chords

[@freedustin]

This is the best thumbnail ever.

[@rohanahlawat5809]

Thank You Sooooo much, keep up the good word and have a nice week.!

[@sense90125]

Great man, been playing same 2 types for ages. Now I'll give those others a whirl 🤘

[@OlettaLiano]

Thanks for this video. I didn't learn anything knew but you are entertaining, so it's a win.

[@blackfender100]

At times I play the stacked 5th on the 4 lighter strings cuts through pretty good.

[@bilalmalikguitarist]

Thanks. Another great video. Your channel is the best channel for theory learning!

[@aidanlarose6901]

My favorite is the weird reversed type power chord (not sure the name of it) but say you’re playing 3rd fret on the A string and 5th fret on the D string, then flip it and play 5th on A and 3rd on D. So instead of looking like this: e: B: G: D: 5 A: 3 E: It’d look like this e: B: G: D: 3 A: 5 E: It’s used a lot in “Brompton Cocktail” by avenged sevenfold and it’s really cool sounding. Edit: I’m pretty sure these are actually called “double stops” correct me if I’m wrong.

[@7caesar7]

great lesson thank u so much, for share it.

[@thevatroso9429]

Green day joined the server

[@Trentcantdefend]

Yep was gonna say the same thing kings of power chords

[@stevebaldick5581]

Fantastic Video. Great Job Tyler....thanks. Nice PRS’s. Just got me a 408 👍

[@RockWeller]

Wow! This video is extremely useful in helping us write better rock music!

[@arthurmason4819]

Super Saiyan 3 Goku and Guitar....Tyler has the best clickbaits

[@TotallyNotSomeWeirdo]

Jack white uses a special power chord in fell in love with a girl that goes 2nd fret A string,4th fret D,G and b string

[@Psy8cho]

Question: what determines the root of a chord? In case of the stacked 5th (5th/root/5th), why isn't it root/4th/root?

[@KaitouKaiju]

It's simply the root of the key you're playing in. In other words, those two names are equal to the same sound but would be used in different contexts depending on the mode/key you're in.

[@Psy8cho]

SentsuizanXS I see, thnx!

[@lpaulsson2104]

For me, this video was very helpful. Thanks a lot!

[@140397kent]

Wow, you’ve just unleashed the power of power chords for me!

[@joshhamester]

Ight you got me with the ss3 Goku thumbnail. Subbed.

[@guitaristkuro8898]

Prayer by Disturbed uses stacks with bar chords for the chorus. Having a clear tone is necessary or it doesn't sound good at all.

[@Emcfree2084]

Awesome, thank you

[@kdale415]

Great video, much appreciated.

[@Music6982]

I heard "Michigan" by RHCP in that last Eric Johnson power chord!

[@tuyet4841]

Nice vid, I would have also included the cobain chord (which is where you add a 4th on top of the octave on a normal power chord) gives a really messy sound that I love with fuzz pedals

[@decalice4272]

Root, 3rd, Octave root Root, 3rd, Major 7th Root, 3rd, Flat 7th

[@victorlaw4256]

Thank you! Thank you!

[@adrianamorphous]

I always thought of the "stacked fifth" as a 4th octave.

[@VitaEx]

Always love your vids really enjoyed this one though knowing how most of these songs or genres sound I guess I’ve never really thought about how these change tone It will be hard not to visualize them now when I hear these tones Most excellent :D ty

[@Jportill_]

“Cita en el Quirofano” by PXNDX has a really cool riff with the add9 power chord. When I first heard it it was heavy af

[@judosailor]

Very cool. Not gonna lie, I only knew the first two! Also, you dig them Danelectros, huh? Haha.