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