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Piano chord
E Power Chord (5) Piano Chord (E5)
The E Power Chord (5) chord on piano is made of the notes E and B. Neutral and strong. No 3rd — neither major nor minor.
Tap any key to hear it.
What notes are in E Power Chord (5)?
2 notes, built 1 – 5 up from E.
- Notes
- E – B
- Formula
- 1 – 5
- Semitones from the root
- 0 – 7
- Symbol
- E5
- Chord type
- Power Chord, 2 notes
How to play E Power Chord (5) on piano
- Right hand: E (1), B (5). Fingers 1 – 5, thumb on E.
- Left hand: E (5), B (1). Fingers 5 – 1, little finger on E.
Fingers are numbered 1 (thumb) to 5 (little finger) on both hands.
E Power Chord (5) inversions
Each inversion puts a different note of the chord in the bass. Written as a slash chord: E5/B.
Can you find E 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.
E Power Chord (5) chord FAQ
What notes are in the E Power Chord (5) chord?
E Power Chord (5) (E5) has 2 notes: E and B. Its formula is 1 – 5, counted up from E.
How do you play E Power Chord (5) on the piano?
Put your right thumb on E and play E and B with fingers 1 – 5. With the left hand, use fingers 5 – 1, little finger on E.
What are the inversions of E Power Chord (5)?
1st inversion: B, E (E5/B).