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What No One Tells You About Power Chords

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Ben Eller
By Ben EllerNov 12, 2022
Ben Eller
Ben Eller is a former contributor to Premier Guitar.
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Nothing is more visceral than standing in front of a cranked amp and ripping out power chords. Famed string masher Ben Eller shows you the trade secrets behind getting your power chords in shape.

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