How To Play Guitar Power Chords - Beginner's Guitar Lesson

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  • @thekosmickollector7748
    @thekosmickollector7748 4 роки тому +109

    Wow! Been recreationally playing guitar for ages and always avoided power chords because I thought they were an advanced techniques or something. Thanks for educating me!

  • @davidthetford8802
    @davidthetford8802 4 роки тому +34

    Okay, I gotta say: I've checked out numerous YT videos on how to play power chords and NOBODY has explained them as well, as simply and as clearly as you have. I had already subscribed to your channel, but if I had not, I would just on the strength of this video. MANY thanks!

    • @GuitarZero2Hero
      @GuitarZero2Hero  4 роки тому +4

      Hey David! So glad to hear this all resonated with you :) You're very welcome!

  • @hammer8481
    @hammer8481 Рік тому +6

    Thank you for the tutorial!! I know how to play barre chord already but this is the first time I have heard about power chord. Self-learning guitar messed up my progress a bit LOL.

  • @yingpaloma8094
    @yingpaloma8094 4 роки тому +19

    So so helpful. I've been stuck at learning barre chord, this helped A LOT. Thank you!

  • @ZackImbungLimbu40
    @ZackImbungLimbu40 7 місяців тому +33

    Anyone in 2024 Out here❤❤❤❤

  • @sreyashramdin3909
    @sreyashramdin3909 2 роки тому +8

    I just wanna say: Thank you Dave for this video it certainly helped me with power chords and others too, keep on going thanks!

  • @thebarbender1423
    @thebarbender1423 4 роки тому +18

    U explain tough things easily... 👍

  • @curtismcdonald6461
    @curtismcdonald6461 2 роки тому +6

    😃 Nicely done David! You articulate the lesson beautifully and help simplify the action in the students mind. It gives the student real confidence. Cheers! 😃

  • @harshitjain01
    @harshitjain01 3 роки тому +9

    Thank you Dave for this amazing lesson 🎸❤

  • @marksmann007
    @marksmann007 6 років тому +14

    Mate this channel you have produced is fantastic, the graphics are very helpful and your teaching is top notch. It's a real credit to you well done.

    • @thekid3974
      @thekid3974 4 роки тому +1

      marksmann007 why did I read this in a Australian accent

  • @-long-eren65
    @-long-eren65 3 роки тому +2

    Your UA-cam videos are always very helpful and esay for me thank you so much I've learn a lot from your videos

  • @lildemon6816
    @lildemon6816 Рік тому +1

    Lol I'm self teaching by trying to learn Oblivion from Mastodon. So I'll get to a part idk how to play, the dude said powerchord shape, so I looked up how to do powerchords 😹 thank you so much! Really the best video on the platform about it.
    Acoustic Life has a good one too but you explained like someone actually talking to me. Not a "lesson".

  • @joellim7010
    @joellim7010 6 років тому +32

    why does power chords sounds so weird on acoustic guitar?

    • @jamais_vu3
      @jamais_vu3 3 роки тому +2

      because it's an acoustic guitar

    • @yehboi7512
      @yehboi7512 3 роки тому +3

      Power chords are basically meant for electric guitars, so to make em sound good on the Accoustic, you will have to Just strum the two notes of the chord

  • @robertowens2799
    @robertowens2799 2 роки тому +1

    Hey man, I just wanted to thank you for giving us the skinny on how to play power chords. Super helpful. Thanks again!

  • @dmdeblois
    @dmdeblois 2 роки тому +1

    simplest explanation I've heard. Thank you.

  • @affordablecondounit2268
    @affordablecondounit2268 4 роки тому +2

    Thanks for the free tips and guitar ebooks 👊🏼

  • @3000jayrich
    @3000jayrich Місяць тому

    What an intro to the lesson!

  • @anshdeo
    @anshdeo 5 років тому +340

    Noice accent

    • @AsifMalik-or6qy
      @AsifMalik-or6qy 4 роки тому +4

      Noice spelling

    • @iwant1dbacc842
      @iwant1dbacc842 3 роки тому +4

      Directioners for life😁

    • @gsusmakama
      @gsusmakama 3 роки тому +1

      Kudos for the Video! Forgive me for butting in, I would love your initial thoughts. Have you heard the talk about - Rozardner Stopping Sounds Reality (search on google)? It is a great one off product for transforming you into A guitar legend without the hard work. Ive heard some decent things about it and my mate got excellent success with it.

    • @orgybadayos7657
      @orgybadayos7657 3 роки тому +1

      gago

  • @denis-carllambert9232
    @denis-carllambert9232 4 роки тому +1

    First video that makes me like practicing PowerChord, thanks🤠

  • @timbofferding4451
    @timbofferding4451 2 роки тому +1

    Thankyou so much for showing us those power chords!

  • @Needafollower
    @Needafollower 9 місяців тому

    Thanks for explaining what power chords are! Good clear tutorial!

  • @n0t_matilda263
    @n0t_matilda263 4 роки тому +82

    I heard green day and automatically stayed 😂

  • @michaelclifton-james2611
    @michaelclifton-james2611 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks mate I'm stoked

  • @briansang3577
    @briansang3577 Місяць тому

    Wow wow Vide thanks. Super helpful short and sweet.

  • @webseitenandy8426
    @webseitenandy8426 3 роки тому +2

    Best explained video. Thanks.

  • @timepassgamertg7331
    @timepassgamertg7331 4 роки тому +3

    Thank you brother for this lesson:))

  • @milaytube
    @milaytube 2 роки тому +1

    0:36 I never thought that you would curse

  • @jouwpapa
    @jouwpapa 3 роки тому +1

    thanks mate really helpful

  • @nicay22
    @nicay22 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for the free e-book sir 🎶🎸💕

  • @Lincoln018
    @Lincoln018 3 роки тому +1

    This guy holds back his teaching..

  • @professorgrewal
    @professorgrewal 3 роки тому +1

    thank you, very helpful.

  • @azwadtawsif7698
    @azwadtawsif7698 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks, bro it was useful 😃

  • @blisstheraper
    @blisstheraper 3 роки тому +2

    This war really helpful 🙃

  • @lestatmacway892
    @lestatmacway892 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks so much mate

  • @chicomendez3720
    @chicomendez3720 2 роки тому +1

    Muchas Muchas...Gracias...!! Maestro !!!

  • @allthingsconsist1742
    @allthingsconsist1742 5 років тому +1

    Wow! Thank you so much for this

  • @daryl2752
    @daryl2752 8 років тому +35

    please make more beginner lessons, you make a great video tutorial :)

  • @AaronPlowman-qn1px
    @AaronPlowman-qn1px 5 місяців тому

    Thanks Mate😎🎸

  • @andytengsram7810
    @andytengsram7810 Рік тому +1

    I learnt guitar cause of u❤

  • @j99044
    @j99044 Рік тому +2

    How do you avoid playing the other strings by accident

  • @The_JustJoshing
    @The_JustJoshing 3 роки тому +23

    Power chords without distortion?? BLASPHEMY

  • @amartya5137
    @amartya5137 3 роки тому +39

    This Adam has a unique apple..

    • @cat-man5522
      @cat-man5522 3 роки тому +1

      😵
      Wdym ?
      PS: it's _a_ unique apple and not _an_ unique apple.

  • @ashwinkapile1638
    @ashwinkapile1638 5 років тому +1

    Thanku soo much brother 💓✌️

  • @girishkatoch5157
    @girishkatoch5157 4 роки тому +2

    Thanks bro

  • @hajesse7706
    @hajesse7706 8 років тому +93

    is this as easy as it looks? I feel intimidated ahaha

  • @rahulpandey-pe2wt
    @rahulpandey-pe2wt 7 років тому +1

    Nice Tutorial

  • @043-zulfikargustianpangker9
    @043-zulfikargustianpangker9 7 років тому +2

    Request Surat cinta untuk starla guitar tutorial

  • @RoosterRC
    @RoosterRC 6 років тому

    Great as always

  • @cclaucc
    @cclaucc 3 роки тому

    like your music passion!

  • @nszlk
    @nszlk 6 років тому +58

    Haha yeah :D I can do a barre chord but i can't do a power chord :D Am I weird?

    • @kirkt3970
      @kirkt3970 5 років тому +12

      100%

    • @shadediallo8950
      @shadediallo8950 4 роки тому +7

      How is that possible. 🤦

    • @santoshk2334
      @santoshk2334 4 роки тому +5

      Same! I'm struggling to mute the higher strings and instead bar them

    • @reynakondaveeti8346
      @reynakondaveeti8346 4 роки тому +2

      Kirk T you mean 200% LMAO

    • @paulinotou
      @paulinotou 4 роки тому +10

      I'm the same way. A lot people are taught barre chords before power because generally barre chords are more useful for the long run.

  • @purplex360
    @purplex360 4 роки тому +1

    Do these work better on amplifiers?

  • @MrC00lbeans
    @MrC00lbeans 8 років тому +4

    are you meant to not hit the other strings? or mute them or something? kinda confused here, especially with the chords where the root note isn't on the E string

    • @GuitarZero2Hero
      @GuitarZero2Hero  8 років тому +7

      +MrC00lbeans That's correct, you should only be plucking the strings that you're fretting. As you get better you will learn how to be able to mute the other strings properly but if you're starting out i suggest you concentrate on only strumming the necessary strings. For example, where the power chord root note is on the A string you should not be plucking the E string. Hope this helps!

    • @MrC00lbeans
      @MrC00lbeans 8 років тому +1

      +GuitarZero2Hero yeah thanks! your videos are a great help man, keep up the good work!

  • @PS2Damon
    @PS2Damon Рік тому +1

    ive been playing for 6 years but I always cramp up when playing power chords

  • @johnnymidnight4402
    @johnnymidnight4402 4 роки тому

    Thank you Brother ...

  • @bhavyagupta4346
    @bhavyagupta4346 6 років тому +1

    Thanks a lot

  • @PS-te7qc
    @PS-te7qc 4 роки тому +1

    Your accent is as confused as my guitar playing man😁
    Good lesson thank u

  • @violethill4454
    @violethill4454 3 роки тому +1

    Why is it the second note called the fifth? Please help

    • @GuitarZero2Hero
      @GuitarZero2Hero  3 роки тому

      It's called the 5th because of it's relation to the root note - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perfect_fifth

  • @tatianamaccartney1830
    @tatianamaccartney1830 8 років тому +8

    Hey!! You are a freaking among guitar teacher!! now.. i know there are already a heap of these out, but i was wondering if you could maybe do 'what i like about you' (but the 5 seconds of summer cover?) and i was wondering gif you could pleeeeaaasse include michael's guitar d\solo? i would LOVE to learn that! xx thank you!! can't wait for more posts

    • @GuitarZero2Hero
      @GuitarZero2Hero  8 років тому +3

      +Tatiana McCartney Haha thanks so much Tatiana! :)

    • @luigiandreagulino64
      @luigiandreagulino64 8 років тому

      +GuitarZero2Hero help us with more tutorial video for begginers please .. thank you

    • @trixieloiseicaza5598
      @trixieloiseicaza5598 7 років тому

      I agree! that song was really amazing. see it yourself guitar hero!

  • @Heheheyha
    @Heheheyha 7 місяців тому

    Is the root of the chord just the index finger on 1 string or multiple?

  • @BreathingYourLife
    @BreathingYourLife 6 років тому +11

    Im trying so hard to learn how to mute the other strings but I can't 😭 I can play bare chords but I can't mute the strings

    • @nishantsharma2365
      @nishantsharma2365 5 років тому +2

      I learn bar chords in just 15 days. I'm 19 years old :)

    • @v3ryr4re55
      @v3ryr4re55 3 роки тому +11

      @@nishantsharma2365 would you like a round of applause or something?

  • @nauvalarvie7208
    @nauvalarvie7208 4 роки тому +1

    I always facing sounds problem when i strumming power chords, any advice???

  • @biswarupdas14
    @biswarupdas14 7 років тому +1

    good tutorial..

  • @thedoradora9022
    @thedoradora9022 2 роки тому

    thank you..

  • @noautotunes5864
    @noautotunes5864 Рік тому +1

    I learnt barre chords with learning power chords first lol. Was wondering why that was so damn hard. Guess thats what you get for not getting a teacher.

  • @domo_164
    @domo_164 Рік тому +1

    I can play barre chord easily but power chords are really annoying me. I find it really difficult strumming the individual strings

  • @vycheiler6721
    @vycheiler6721 7 років тому +4

    could you upload cover of the song -Stay_Zedd and alessia cara?pleasem :)

  • @שחרבוכניקבוכניק
    @שחרבוכניקבוכניק 5 років тому +4

    Can i play power chords in classical guitar?

    • @GuitarZero2Hero
      @GuitarZero2Hero  5 років тому +2

      yes! On any guitar!

    • @שחרבוכניקבוכניק
      @שחרבוכניקבוכניק 5 років тому +3

      @@GuitarZero2Hero Ah ty , but why does it sound so bad on it?

    • @MrBrotkrumen
      @MrBrotkrumen 5 років тому +1

      @@שחרבוכניקבוכניק because nylon strings are imo not made for the rock-ish sound you want to get out of power chords.. or your guitar is not in tune.. or your technique isnt good(eg if you have buzzing strings)

    • @שחרבוכניקבוכניק
      @שחרבוכניקבוכניק 5 років тому +1

      @@MrBrotkrumen Yeah , now they sounds fine, just needed to practice

  • @nirlimbu1155
    @nirlimbu1155 4 роки тому

    Impressive

  • @aknelaoneoftheband9282
    @aknelaoneoftheband9282 5 років тому

    Please Will you do some video how to move chords on the guitar neck.

  • @aryanjain1584
    @aryanjain1584 Рік тому

    In a power chord, we just play the top three strings while strumming right?

  • @abysaniyabmajid302
    @abysaniyabmajid302 4 роки тому +1

    Dude, which one easier to learn. Acoustic guitar or electric guitar ? Which one u recommend. Thanks

    • @mangofromurneighbor
      @mangofromurneighbor 3 роки тому +2

      Electric guitar is easier to learn but if you're just starting out i recommend acoustic guitar because it's harder and you will easily get used to the strings and will get calluses. And when you see your progress, it's your choice if you will move to electric guitar :)

  • @stringman509
    @stringman509 2 роки тому

    Dave I can play bar chords but have trouble with power chords ? What could be the reason 🤔

  • @Billsingsong
    @Billsingsong 4 роки тому

    Do you give a lesson on Travis picking

  • @user-zd6dj9yd5x
    @user-zd6dj9yd5x 7 років тому +4

    thanks again man... i can playing a song by blink 182...

  • @flowflow3191
    @flowflow3191 2 роки тому

    Scorpions - Still loving you

  • @rontakabuda4474
    @rontakabuda4474 4 роки тому

    Awesome

  • @mayurrajsarma6498
    @mayurrajsarma6498 5 років тому +1

    Do we have to mute the other strings?

    • @GuitarZero2Hero
      @GuitarZero2Hero  5 років тому +4

      Yes! Only let the strings you’re pushing down ring out

  • @thelostmotel209
    @thelostmotel209 6 років тому +2

    Hi, I am trying ro play certain songs but it does not sound good with power chords on acoustic. Is there a way to easily translate power chords into open chords? I read somewhere that one can translate it directly into the normal chord, like F5 = F but it does not sound right.
    I am searching for those. Can be standard tuning and no capo.
    C5
    Ab
    Eb5
    G5
    Bb5
    B5
    A5
    F5
    Can some advanced player help me out? Thanks!

    • @GuitarZero2Hero
      @GuitarZero2Hero  6 років тому +2

      You can but you need to understand a little more about keys and Music theory so it depends. F5 might actually be a Fm and not a F major! So you have to try to figure out the key of the song then use the chords that are available to you in that key

    • @thelostmotel209
      @thelostmotel209 6 років тому

      GuitarZero2Hero Thank you for your time and answer. I want to play these two songs but I don't know which key they are in. I thought it is C.
      tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/tab/good_riddance/the_process_chords_1520405
      tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/tab/good_riddance/regret_chords_1520098

    • @GuitarZero2Hero
      @GuitarZero2Hero  6 років тому

      ProcessVerse
      C Abmajor
      Chorus
      C G Abmajor
      this one's a bit more difficult to pick a key. But those chords sound right to me for the process

    • @GuitarZero2Hero
      @GuitarZero2Hero  6 років тому

      for the regret chords use major chords for all of them except the D which is Dm

  • @madlight007
    @madlight007 3 дні тому

    Name of the songs?

  • @scotty3521
    @scotty3521 4 роки тому +4

    Question. Do you strum the top two or top three strings for the power chords or do you strum all the strings for the power chord?

    • @charlesthebrick5251
      @charlesthebrick5251 4 роки тому

      Scott Howard top 2-3 depending on if you use the octave

    • @raydaitch905
      @raydaitch905 3 роки тому

      Strum all but mute the higher 2 or 3 strings

  • @Usr.lennox
    @Usr.lennox 3 роки тому +5

    You look like Coda from power rangers

  • @keithlittlebury2986
    @keithlittlebury2986 2 роки тому

    Cool

  • @silentdeath3696
    @silentdeath3696 8 років тому

    can you try to play hardwell nothing can hold us down

  • @johnnycao6299
    @johnnycao6299 6 років тому

    i Hope i can be good guitarist like you sir!!!but i just wondering if you can also sing?

  • @blainecountysherrif4542
    @blainecountysherrif4542 4 роки тому +3

    I'm trying to learn a power chord that my teacher showed me and expected to find it. It goes like this
    1st finger on the 6th string and 5th fret
    2nd finger on the 5th string on the 7th feet
    3rd finger on the th string on the 7th fret.
    Then I need to control how to only play those strings lolz.

    • @Ben-df9up
      @Ben-df9up 4 роки тому +1

      You will have already figured it out but mute with your index

    • @daka5645
      @daka5645 3 роки тому

      @@Ben-df9up Oh my god, how did I not think of that

  • @shubhambanerjee4930
    @shubhambanerjee4930 4 роки тому +1

    I need to learn this to play Seven Nations Army

  • @eshankesari2046
    @eshankesari2046 6 років тому

    Please upload the cover for breathe underwater by bullet for my valentine

  • @greeneggsandsam926
    @greeneggsandsam926 3 роки тому

    I keep nicking the string below the power chords, any tips?

  • @elviramacerin4921
    @elviramacerin4921 3 роки тому +1

    O. M. G. HOW TO BE YOU SIR

  • @faithfully4946
    @faithfully4946 3 роки тому +1

    sana ol

  • @freetheoffended2910
    @freetheoffended2910 5 місяців тому

    Whoa! I didn’t expect that accent 😂

  • @somyasingh8500
    @somyasingh8500 4 роки тому

    How do you mute other stings

  • @heasy833
    @heasy833 Рік тому

    How to avoid other string

  • @aguinmox3043
    @aguinmox3043 6 років тому

    What is the second music he played before the 3rd one which is “All the small things”?

    • @the___dude
      @the___dude 4 роки тому +1

      Whole Lotta Love - Led Zeppelin

  • @yusufbrownhawkel4053
    @yusufbrownhawkel4053 5 років тому +7

    Chinese lookin dude with a aussie accents mindblowin good info

  • @GDO_755
    @GDO_755 7 років тому

    sir how many more types of Power chords are there??? n how to make out which 1 ur playing?
    plz help thank you :)

    • @GuitarZero2Hero
      @GuitarZero2Hero  7 років тому +2

      +samson LINKS you can learn more in my free ebook. But there's only really 2 power chord shapes. They're very easy to remember and play if you practice :)

    • @GDO_755
      @GDO_755 7 років тому

      yes sir i will definately go through it again :) thank you so much :)

  • @orangejuice927
    @orangejuice927 3 роки тому

    you sound like calum hood from 5SOS oMGGGGGG

  • @MichaelWander
    @MichaelWander 7 місяців тому

    Which strings do you play when playing power chord? Only top 2-3? Now I will look through other comments 😅

  • @rossanaligon3389
    @rossanaligon3389 3 роки тому

    ❤❤❤

  • @Billsingsong
    @Billsingsong 4 роки тому

    But can you Travis pick