Power Chords are used extensively in hard rock--where a simple, clean, and heroic sound is desired... Notation, Keyboard Layout, Letter Names, and Sound A C power chord is produced by combining two notes: C and G, typically in a 1-5-8(1) voicing... An interesting aspect of power chords is their tonal ambiguity. Since "the 3" is … Continue reading Pop-Rock School: Power Chords