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Power chords are a staple in rock music and have been used to create some of the most iconic riffs in rock n’ roll history. In this lesson we’re going to take a quick look at inverted power chords, which are some of the heaviest sounding chords there are.

The power chord. If you’re new to guitar, you may not know what it is, but you’ve surely heard it. It’s the sound of rock n’ roll. These simple two-note chords have been used to create some of the greatest riffs and chord progressions in rock history. In this lesson we’re going to look at the basic power chords for guitar, from construction to the various ways they’re played.