B5 chord (B power chord) on guitar
B5 (B power chord) has two notes: B and F sharp. Its formula is 1, 5.
B5 chord shapes
Fingers: 1 on e.
Fingers: 1 on A, 3 on D, 4 on G.
Fingers: 1 on G, 4 on B.
Fingers: 1 on E, 3 on A, 4 on D.
Fingers: 1 on D, 3 on G.
Fingers: 1 on D, 3 on G, 4 on B.
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| Symbol | B5 |
|---|---|
| Also written | B(no3) |
| Notes | B F# |
| Formula | 1 5 |
| Intervals | root, perfect fifth |
| Type | Power chord chord |
B5 across the neck
Guitar · 6-string, tuned low to high: E, A, D, G, B, e. 24 frets.
- E string: fret 2 F# (5), fret 7 B (1), fret 14 F# (5), fret 19 B (1).
- A string: fret 2 B (1), fret 9 F# (5), fret 14 B (1), fret 21 F# (5).
- D string: fret 4 F# (5), fret 9 B (1), fret 16 F# (5), fret 21 B (1).
- G string: fret 4 B (1), fret 11 F# (5), fret 16 B (1), fret 23 F# (5).
- B string: fret 0 B (1), fret 7 F# (5), fret 12 B (1), fret 19 F# (5), fret 24 B (1).
- e string: fret 2 F# (5), fret 7 B (1), fret 14 F# (5), fret 19 B (1).
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Questions
What notes are in the B5 chord?
B5 (B power chord) has two notes: B and F sharp. Its formula is 1, 5. B is the root and F# is the perfect fifth.
How do you play B5 on guitar?
The easiest shape is xxxx02. Fingers: 1 on e.
Is B5 major or minor?
Neither. B5 is only the root and the 5th, B and F#, with no 3rd, so it fits under both B and Bm. That is why it sounds clean with distortion.