E5 guitar chord
E power chord (E5) in standard tuning (EADGBE). Play the shape 022xxx from the low E string to the high E string. The chord tones are E, B, and the lowest sounding note is E.
Fingering chart
| String | Fret | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 6th (low E) | Open | E |
| 5th (A) | 2 | B |
| 4th (D) | 2 | E |
| 3rd (G) | Muted | Not played |
| 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 E | In this shape |
|---|---|---|---|
| E | 1 | Root (0 semitones) | Yes |
| B | 5 | Perfect 5th (7 semitones) | Yes |