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E5 Guitar Chord

E Power Chord4 voicings

How to play E5 on guitar

The E5 chord contains the notes E, B and uses the intervals 1P, 5P. Start with the first voicing below in standard guitar tuning.

  1. String 6 (E): Press string 6 (E) at fret 12 with finger 1.
  2. String 5 (A): Press string 5 (A) at fret 14 with finger 3.
  3. String 4 (D): Mute string 4 (D) and do not let it ring.
  4. String 3 (G): Mute string 3 (G) and do not let it ring.
  5. String 2 (B): Mute string 2 (B) and do not let it ring.
  6. String 1 (E): Mute string 1 (E) and do not let it ring.

Chord Voicings

12fr13
Fret 12
7fr13
Fret 7
12fr134
Fret 12
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Chord Tones

Chord Tones
C
D
1PE
F
G
A
5PB
C#
D#
F#
G#
A#

Music Theory

Root Note
E
Type
5
Quality
other
Intervals
1P - 5P
Notes
E - B
Tuning
E A D G B E (Standard)
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Energetic
Aggressive
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