Chord · Triads
E5 — E Power Chord
E5 is the E power chord chord. It is built on the root E with perfect 5th (B) above it — the formula 1 5, sounding the notes E B. On the piano it sits at E (octave 4) and above in the library's voicing; the same 2 notes in any octave are still E5.
- Root
- E
- Quality
- Power Chord
- Formula
- 1 5
- Notes
- E B
On the keyboard
Right-hand fingering for this voicing: 1–5 (1 is the thumb).
The notes of E5
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | E | root | E4 |
| 5 | B | perfect 5th | B4 |
Other triads on E
Power Chord chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.