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Power chords

About 5 minutes

A power chord is just a root and a fifth, no third. That is why it sounds neither happy nor sad, only strong.

Index on the root, ring finger two frets up on the next string. The shape slides anywhere: E5 open, G5 at the 3rd fret, A5 open on the A string, C5 at the 3rd fret of the A string.

E512
G53fr134
A512
C53fr134

E5, G5, A5, C5

To pass: six of eight power chords heard. The mic listens only while you play, and nothing is recorded.

E512
G53fr134
A512
C53fr134

Ready

E5, G5, A5, C5

Change on the last beat, land on the one. The mic only listens while you play.

70 bpm
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