# 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. With E in the bass, this voicing functions as the 1st inversion of A5.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a5/e

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: A5
- Notes: A, E
- Intervals: 1 (A), 5 (E)
- Mood: open, powerful, raw, simple
- Genres: Rock, Punk, Metal
- Playable shapes: 221

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: -1 -1 2 2 5 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a5/e/xx2250)
- Shape 2: 0 0 2 2 5 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a5/e/002250)
- Shape 3: -1 -1 2 2 5 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a5/e/xx2255)
- Shape 4: 0 0 2 2 5 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a5/e/002255)
- Shape 5: -1 7 7 9 10 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a5/e/x779a0)
- Shape 6: 0 7 7 9 10 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a5/e/0779a0)
- Shape 7: 0 0 7 9 10 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a5/e/0079a0)
- Shape 8: 0 0 -1 -1 -1 -1 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a5/e/00xxxx)

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