# E5 Guitar Chord

> The E5 power chord (5th), consisting of the root (E5) 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/e5

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: E5
- Notes: E, B
- Intervals: 1 (E), 5 (B)
- Mood: open, powerful, raw, simple
- Genres: Rock, Punk, Metal
- Playable shapes: 241

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: 0 2 2 4 0 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e5/022400)
- Shape 2: 0 2 2 -1 -1 -1 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e5/022xxx)
- Shape 3: -1 -1 2 4 0 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e5/xx2400)
- Shape 4: -1 7 9 9 0 7 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e5/x79907)
- Shape 5: 0 7 9 9 0 7 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e5/079907)
- Shape 6: -1 7 9 9 0 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e5/x79900)
- Shape 7: 0 7 9 9 0 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e5/079900)
- Shape 8: -1 -1 2 4 5 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e5/xx2450)

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