C5 chord on Piano, Guitar, and Ukulele | Musicca

The C power chord (abbreviated "C5 chord") is a two-note chord consisting of the notes C and G. The chord is formed by removing the major third from a C major chord.

Name

C power chord

Synonym

C fifth chord

Notes

C G

Intervals

1 5

Chord symbol

C⁵

Alternative symbols

C^omit3 C^(omit3) C^no3 C^(no3)

Type

dyad (two-note chord)

C5 chord on piano

C5 chord on guitar

C5 chord on ukulele

C5 chord on the staff