E5 Piano Chord
A neutral sound from just the root and fifth — without a third, it's neither major nor minor. The foundation of rock, punk and metal music.
Recommended voicing
E4 · B4
Notation for E5 chord
Other names: E power chord, E 5, E fifth
Music theory name: power chord (fifth)
Common name: E power chord
Intervals and tones in E5 chord
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| E | Root |
| H | Perfect 5th |