A5 Guitar Chords Explained | A Powerchord

This chord is composed of the Root, and Perfect Fifth
This chord is also known as:
- A Powerchord
- A5
The notes of this chord are A, and E.
Power chords sound great on a distorted electric guitar.
Notes that compose the A 5 chord:
AE
Chord formula for the Powerchord chord:
A Powerchord Guitar Chord Diagrams
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Position 1
Open

Position 2
Movable

Position 3
Movable

Position 4
Movable

Position 5
Movable

Position 6
Movable

Position 7
Movable

Position 8
Movable

Position 9
BarreMovable

Position 10
Open

Position 11
BarreOpen

Position 12
BarreMovable

Position 13
BarreOpen

Position 14
BarreOpen

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Fretboard map of A 5 chord tones
You can create any fingering you like on any part of the fretboard, just play some of the chord tones shown in the map below. Some shapes will sound good, some less, let your ears decide!