How to play the A5 chord on guitar
A power chord (A5) in standard tuning (EADGBE). Play the shape x022xx from the low E string to the high E string. The chord tones are A, E, and the lowest sounding note is A.
Fingering chart
| String | Fret | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 6th (low E) | Muted | Not played |
| 5th (A) | Open | A |
| 4th (D) | 2 | E |
| 3rd (G) | 2 | A |
| 2nd (B) | Muted | Not played |
| 1st (high E) | Muted | Not played |
Notes and intervals
Formula 1 5. This shape sounds each chord tone.
| Note | Degree | Interval from A | In this shape |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 1 | Root (0 semitones) | Yes |
| E | 5 | Perfect 5th (7 semitones) | Yes |
Changing chords from A5
A5 sounds three strings with three strings muted: two fretted positions all at fret 2, plus one open string. The quickest changes leave fretted notes where they are, so the hand pivots instead of lifting off the neck. These are the chords in this library that share the most fretted notes with the A5 shape.
- A5 to Asus2: keep two fretted notes in place (4th string fret 2, 3rd string fret 2), no new positions to fret.
- A5 to A: keep two fretted notes in place (4th string fret 2, 3rd string fret 2), one new position to fret.
- A5 to Am: keep two fretted notes in place (4th string fret 2, 3rd string fret 2), one new position to fret.
- A5 to Asus4: keep two fretted notes in place (4th string fret 2, 3rd string fret 2), one new position to fret.