power chords r the 5th nterval chords.. like C5, D5, E5 etc for eg is E=022100, the power chord E5 would be 022xxx hard rock and metal bands use it a lot for their riffs, I find it convinient to use them, when i am playing for indian gig and i dont knwo half the songs.. and i have no clue if the chord i major or minor... when in doubt play the power chord : Jay
sorrry dude(distribed).. i was not aware of the biginners forum.. thank u jayswami for answering my ques.. i have some more doubs regarding power chords.. i will put tat in the beginners q & a forum...