# 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-sharp5

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: A♯5
- Notes: A♯, E♯
- Intervals: 1 (A♯), 5 (E♯)
- Mood: open, powerful, raw, simple
- Genres: Rock, Punk, Metal
- Playable shapes: 48

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: -1 1 3 3 -1 -1 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-sharp5/x133xx)
- Shape 2: 6 -1 3 3 6 6 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-sharp5/6x3366)
- Shape 3: -1 1 -1 -1 -1 1 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-sharp5/x1xxx1)
- Shape 4: -1 1 3 -1 -1 -1 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-sharp5/x13xxx)
- Shape 5: -1 1 3 -1 -1 1 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-sharp5/x13xx1)
- Shape 6: -1 -1 -1 3 -1 1 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-sharp5/xxx3x1)
- Shape 7: -1 1 -1 3 -1 1 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-sharp5/x1x3x1)
- Shape 8: -1 1 3 3 -1 1 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-sharp5/x133x1)

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