Rock riff
in E♭ major
Piano chord · also written D♯5
E♭ Power Chord (5) Piano Chord (E♭5)
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
- E♭5
- Same keys as
- D♯5 (D♯ – A♯)
- 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: E♭5/B♭.
Can you find E♭ Power Chord (5)?
Tap the notes on the keyboard, then check. Six chords, starting with this one.
1 / 6 Tap the notes of E♭ Power Chord (5) (E♭5)
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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) (E♭5) 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♭.
Is E♭ Power Chord (5) the same as D♯ Power Chord (5)?
On the piano, yes: D♯5 (D♯, A♯) uses exactly the same keys as E♭5 (E♭, B♭). Which name is used depends on the key of the piece; E♭5 is the more common spelling.
What are the inversions of E♭ Power Chord (5)?
1st inversion: B♭, E♭ (E♭5/B♭).