TECHNIQUE CHECK...

Get your fingers in the right place and your powerchords will rock!

1. STRING MUTING

The way to mute unwanted notes is to touch your finger against the string, but not press hard enough to fret the note.

2. A5 TO G

Try playing A5 by barring with your first finger, angled so the first and second strings are muted. Your second finger is free to fret the sixth string.

3. C5

For C5, mute the bass string by stubbing up against it with the tip of your third finger.

4. D5

For D5 and A5 powerchords, bring your thumb over the neck to mute the low E string.