Power chord

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A power chord , also called a fifth chord, is a colloquial name for a chord played on guitar, especially on electric guitar, which consists of the root note and the fifth, as well as possibly octaves of those notes. Power chords are commonly played with an amp with intentionally added distortion or overdrive effects. Power chords are a key element of many styles of rock, especially heavy metal and punk rock.

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