# E♭5 Guitar Chord

> The E♭5 power chord (5th), consisting of the root (E♭5) and perfect fifth B♭, 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/e-flat5

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: E♭5
- Notes: E♭, B♭
- Intervals: 1 (E♭), 5 (B♭)
- Mood: open, powerful, raw, simple
- Genres: Rock, Punk, Metal
- Playable shapes: 42

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: -1 6 8 8 -1 -1 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-flat5/x688xx)
- Shape 2: 11 -1 8 8 11 11 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-flat5/bx88bb)
- Shape 3: -1 -1 1 3 -1 -1 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-flat5/xx13xx)
- Shape 4: -1 6 -1 -1 -1 6 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-flat5/x6xxx6)
- Shape 5: -1 -1 -1 -1 4 6 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-flat5/xxxx46)
- Shape 6: -1 6 -1 -1 4 6 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-flat5/x6xx46)
- Shape 7: -1 6 8 -1 -1 -1 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-flat5/x68xxx)
- Shape 8: -1 6 8 -1 -1 6 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-flat5/x68xx6)

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