Guitar arpeggio

F Power Chord Guitar Arpeggio

F Power Chord is a two-note arpeggio built from F, and C. It is also commonly called FFifth, and F5. Use it to study chord tones, interval formulas, and guitar fretboard positions.

Chord tones
F , C
Formula
1 5
Semitones
0 7
Chord symbols
F5
Also called
FFifthF5

How to read this arpeggio

The chord tones are shown as pitch classes first. In the fretboard tool, square markers represent F root notes, while circular markers represent the remaining tones in the arpeggio.

Use the interactive fretboard to locate the F root notes and connect the remaining power chord chord tones across standard tuning.

This same arpeggio shape is also commonly called FFifth or F5.

Fretboard diagram

F Power Chord Guitar Arpeggio fretboard diagram in standard tuning

Open this arpeggio in the fretboard tool

Start with F Power Chord loaded, then adjust tuning, labels, colors, fret count, and orientation.

Open in interactive fretboard

Arpeggio diagrams by tuning