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Piano chord
B Power Chord (5) Piano Chord (B5)
The B Power Chord (5) chord on piano is made of the notes B and F♯. Neutral and strong. No 3rd — neither major nor minor.
Tap any key to hear it.
What notes are in B Power Chord (5)?
2 notes, built 1 – 5 up from B.
- Notes
- B – F♯
- Formula
- 1 – 5
- Semitones from the root
- 0 – 7
- Symbol
- B5
- Chord type
- Power Chord, 2 notes
How to play B Power Chord (5) on piano
- Right hand: B (1), F♯ (5). Fingers 1 – 5, thumb on B.
- Left hand: B (5), F♯ (1). Fingers 5 – 1, little finger on B.
Fingers are numbered 1 (thumb) to 5 (little finger) on both hands.
B Power Chord (5) inversions
Each inversion puts a different note of the chord in the bass. Written as a slash chord: B5/F♯.
Can you find B 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.
B Power Chord (5) chord FAQ
What notes are in the B Power Chord (5) chord?
B Power Chord (5) (B5) has 2 notes: B and F♯. Its formula is 1 – 5, counted up from B.
How do you play B Power Chord (5) on the piano?
Put your right thumb on B and play B and F♯ with fingers 1 – 5. With the left hand, use fingers 5 – 1, little finger on B.
What are the inversions of B Power Chord (5)?
1st inversion: F♯, B (B5/F♯).