A5 Guitar Chords Explained | A Powerchord
![A 5 position 1 guitar chord diagram](https://fachordscdn-16d90.kxcdn.com/static/chords/images/a/5/a-5-pos-1.png)
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
Chord boxes are sorted from the easiest to the hardest. Learn how to read chord diagrams.
If you have difficulties with bar chord shapes, check the Bar Chords Tips tutorial.
Find more shapes on my all guitar chords online library.
Position 1
Open
![A 5 position 4 guitar chord diagram](https://fachordscdn-16d90.kxcdn.com/static/chords/images/a/5/a-5-pos-4.png)
Position 2
Movable
![A 5 position 1 guitar chord diagram](https://fachordscdn-16d90.kxcdn.com/static/chords/images/a/5/a-5-pos-1.png)
Position 3
Movable
![A 5 position 7 guitar chord diagram](https://fachordscdn-16d90.kxcdn.com/static/chords/images/a/5/a-5-pos-7.png)
Position 4
Movable
![A 5 position 10 guitar chord diagram](https://fachordscdn-16d90.kxcdn.com/static/chords/images/a/5/a-5-pos-10.png)
Position 5
Movable
![A 5 position 14 guitar chord diagram](https://fachordscdn-16d90.kxcdn.com/static/chords/images/a/5/a-5-pos-14.png)
Position 6
Movable
![A 5 position 8 guitar chord diagram](https://fachordscdn-16d90.kxcdn.com/static/chords/images/a/5/a-5-pos-8.png)
Position 7
Movable
![A 5 position 11 guitar chord diagram](https://fachordscdn-16d90.kxcdn.com/static/chords/images/a/5/a-5-pos-11.png)
Position 8
Movable
![A 5 position 12 guitar chord diagram](https://fachordscdn-16d90.kxcdn.com/static/chords/images/a/5/a-5-pos-12.png)
Position 9
BarreMovable
![A 5 position 2 guitar chord diagram](https://fachordscdn-16d90.kxcdn.com/static/chords/images/a/5/a-5-pos-2.png)
Position 10
Open
![A 5 position 9 guitar chord diagram](https://fachordscdn-16d90.kxcdn.com/static/chords/images/a/5/a-5-pos-9.png)
Position 11
BarreOpen
![A 5 position 3 guitar chord diagram](https://fachordscdn-16d90.kxcdn.com/static/chords/images/a/5/a-5-pos-3.png)
Position 12
BarreMovable
![A 5 position 6 guitar chord diagram](https://fachordscdn-16d90.kxcdn.com/static/chords/images/a/5/a-5-pos-6.png)
Position 13
BarreOpen
![A 5 position 5 guitar chord diagram](https://fachordscdn-16d90.kxcdn.com/static/chords/images/a/5/a-5-pos-5.png)
Position 14
BarreOpen
![A 5 position 13 guitar chord diagram](https://fachordscdn-16d90.kxcdn.com/static/chords/images/a/5/a-5-pos-13.png)
Want a printable pdf?
Download
the Free Guitar Chords Chart Pdf
Play This Chord With Other Roots
C 5 | D 5 | E 5 | F 5 | G 5 | A 5 | B 5 | C#5 | D#5 | F#5 | G#5 | A#5
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!