A power chord is nothing more than a two- or three-note chord, and they get their name from their punchy sound. Check out our quartet of quick tips to get yours recharged today. For a different take ...

For big, clear chords that pack a punch, strike a rock pose with this lesson... “So what’s the deal with power chords – how are they different from other chords?” A chord is two or more notes played ...

Though obviously not thought of in this way, the Gibson ES-350 is a great instrument to use for rock rhythm guitar playing. I will often use the ES-350 in the same manner. The necks on these guitars ...

When it comes to guitar chords, it all begins with basic ones that are called either major (use just the letter of the chord, eg E for E major) or minor (reduced to the letter plus m, eg Em for E ...

There is a point when playing rhythm games such as Rock Band or Guitar Hero where you hit a kind of wall; there is only so much to learn hitting buttons as notes flow down the screen. Power Gig: Rise ...

For a different take on the basic power chord shape, try ditching the root note and playing the 5th interval as the lowest note instead. You still need to play the root note, but it should be higher ...