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Power Chords on Guitar: 2 Notes, Every Rock Riff

Power chords are the two-note shape behind every rock and metal riff. Here's why they work, how to play them, and a 4-step plan to put them under your fingers.

May 12, 2026 8 min read
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Power Chords on Guitar: 2 Notes, Every Rock Riff

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