Common rock chords

Some of the most common rock chords . Starting with 5th's , which are more commonly known as 'Power chords ' The first chord shown is the most common , which if played on the first fret as shown , would be F5 ,or on the second fret it would be f #5 , third fret would be g 5 etc . To see a chart of notes . just on the E - string , refer to our Bar chords page . Here are some of our rock tabs , which use 3 of these chords as examples .

A / D - Free ' Alright now '

C sus - Motorhead ' The ace of spades '

G / B - Boston ' More than a feeling '