Power Chords ¿Son mayores o menores El truco definitivo
In this concise Spanish tutorial, Aitor Epas Guitar explains why power chords, which consist only of the root, fifth, and octave, are technically neither major nor minor because they lack a third. He emphasizes that the perceived major or minor quality of a power chord depends on the tonal context in which it is used. Using an E power chord within an E minor key as an example, he shows how harmonizing the scale reveals that the surrounding chords (e.g., C major, D major) define the chord’s function. He advises that knowing scale theory or relying on ear training lets a guitarist determine whether a power chord should be treated as major or minor, warning that a wrong choice will sound off. The video concludes with a brief promotion for a separate tutorial on Iron Maiden solos.
