# A♭5 Guitar Chord

> The A♭5 power chord (5th), consisting of the root (A♭5) and perfect fifth E♭, provides a bold, open sound without major or minor coloration. Its simplicity and neutrality make it a staple in rock, punk, and metal for driving rhythms and raw power.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-flat5

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: A♭5
- Notes: A♭, E♭
- Intervals: 1 (A♭), 5 (E♭)
- Mood: open, powerful, raw, simple
- Genres: Rock, Punk, Metal
- Playable shapes: 41

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: 4 6 6 -1 -1 -1 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-flat5/466xxx)
- Shape 2: 4 -1 1 1 4 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-flat5/4x1144)
- Shape 3: 4 -1 -1 -1 4 -1 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-flat5/4xxx4x)
- Shape 4: 4 -1 -1 -1 4 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-flat5/4xxx44)
- Shape 5: 4 6 -1 -1 -1 -1 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-flat5/46xxxx)
- Shape 6: 4 6 -1 -1 4 -1 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-flat5/46xx4x)
- Shape 7: -1 -1 6 -1 4 -1 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-flat5/xx6x4x)
- Shape 8: 4 -1 6 -1 4 -1 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-flat5/4x6x4x)

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