# A5 Guitar Chord

> The A5 power chord (5th), consisting of the root (A5) 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/a5

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: A5
- Notes: A, E
- Intervals: 1 (A), 5 (E)
- Mood: open, powerful, raw, simple
- Genres: Rock, Punk, Metal
- Playable shapes: 141

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: -1 0 2 2 -1 -1 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a5/x022xx)
- Shape 2: 5 -1 2 2 5 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a5/5x2250)
- Shape 3: -1 0 2 2 5 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a5/x02250)
- Shape 4: 5 0 2 2 5 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a5/502250)
- Shape 5: 5 -1 2 2 5 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a5/5x2255)
- Shape 6: -1 0 2 2 5 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a5/x02255)
- Shape 7: 5 0 2 2 5 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a5/502255)
- Shape 8: -1 -1 7 9 10 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a5/xx79a0)

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