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B5 is the B5 guitar chord. It uses the notes B and F♯ and the interval formula 1-5.
The B5 power chord (5th), consisting of the root (B5) and perfect fifth F♯, 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.
Also written as B(no 3).
These are quick-start shapes for players who want the answer first and the deeper theory second.
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Each note below shows how the chord is built from its root. This is the theory layer underneath the fretboard shapes.
The root anchors the chord and defines its tonal center.
The fifth reinforces stability and gives the chord its strong harmonic frame.
Every shape is shown with its diagram and exact fingering instructions.
B5 uses the notes B and F♯. Its interval formula is 1-5.
B5 is also written as B(no 3).
Place the 1st finger on the 2nd fret of the 5th string. Place the 3rd finger on the 4th fret of the 4th string. Place the 4th finger on the 4th fret of the 3rd string. Strum from the 5th string down.
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