Rock riff
in A♭ major
Piano chord · also written G♯5
A♭ Power Chord (5) Piano Chord (A♭5)
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
- A♭5
- Same keys as
- G♯5 (G♯ – D♯)
- 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: A♭5/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) (A♭5) 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♭.
Is A♭ Power Chord (5) the same as G♯ Power Chord (5)?
On the piano, yes: G♯5 (G♯, D♯) uses exactly the same keys as A♭5 (A♭, E♭). Which name is used depends on the key of the piece; A♭5 is the more common spelling.
What are the inversions of A♭ Power Chord (5)?
1st inversion: E♭, A♭ (A♭5/E♭).