# B5 Guitar Chord

> 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. With F♯ in the bass, this voicing functions as the 1st inversion of B5.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b5/f-sharp

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: B5
- Notes: B, F♯
- Intervals: 1 (B), 5 (F♯)
- Mood: open, powerful, raw, simple
- Genres: Rock, Punk, Metal
- Playable shapes: 83

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: -1 -1 4 4 0 2 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b5/f-sharp/xx4402)
- Shape 2: 2 -1 4 4 0 2 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b5/f-sharp/2x4402)
- Shape 3: 2 2 4 4 0 2 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b5/f-sharp/224402)
- Shape 4: -1 -1 4 4 0 7 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b5/f-sharp/xx4407)
- Shape 5: -1 -1 4 4 7 7 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b5/f-sharp/xx4477)
- Shape 6: 2 2 -1 -1 -1 -1 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b5/f-sharp/22xxxx)
- Shape 7: 2 -1 -1 -1 0 -1 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b5/f-sharp/2xxx0x)
- Shape 8: 2 2 -1 -1 0 -1 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b5/f-sharp/22xx0x)

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