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Piano chord
A Power Chord (5) Piano Chord (A5)
The A Power Chord (5) chord on piano is made of the notes A and E. Neutral and strong. No 3rd — neither major nor minor.
Tap any key to hear it.
What notes are in A Power Chord (5)?
2 notes, built 1 – 5 up from A.
- Notes
- A – E
- Formula
- 1 – 5
- Semitones from the root
- 0 – 7
- Symbol
- A5
- Chord type
- Power Chord, 2 notes
How to play A Power Chord (5) on piano
- Right hand: A (1), E (5). Fingers 1 – 5, thumb on A.
- Left hand: A (5), E (1). Fingers 5 – 1, little finger on A.
Fingers are numbered 1 (thumb) to 5 (little finger) on both hands.
A Power Chord (5) inversions
Each inversion puts a different note of the chord in the bass. Written as a slash chord: A5/E.
Can you find A Power Chord (5)?
Tap the notes on the keyboard, then check. Six chords, starting with this one.
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Any octave, any order. Each key you tap plays.
A Power Chord (5) chord FAQ
What notes are in the A Power Chord (5) chord?
A Power Chord (5) (A5) has 2 notes: A and E. Its formula is 1 – 5, counted up from A.
How do you play A Power Chord (5) on the piano?
Put your right thumb on A and play A and E with fingers 1 – 5. With the left hand, use fingers 5 – 1, little finger on A.
What are the inversions of A Power Chord (5)?
1st inversion: E, A (A5/E).