# 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. With B in the bass, this voicing functions as the 1st inversion of E5.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e5/b

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: E5
- Notes: E, B
- Intervals: 1 (E), 5 (B)
- Mood: open, powerful, raw, simple
- Genres: Rock, Punk, Metal
- Playable shapes: 121

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: -1 2 2 4 0 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e5/b/x22400)
- Shape 2: -1 -1 9 9 0 7 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e5/b/xx9907)
- Shape 3: 7 -1 9 9 0 7 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e5/b/7x9907)
- Shape 4: 7 7 9 9 0 7 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e5/b/779907)
- Shape 5: -1 -1 9 9 0 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e5/b/xx9900)
- Shape 6: 7 -1 9 9 0 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e5/b/7x9900)
- Shape 7: 7 7 9 9 0 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e5/b/779900)
- Shape 8: -1 2 2 4 5 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e5/b/x22450)

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