E5 Chord Diagram
Standard Position
6th (E) string: Open
5th (A) string: 2th fret
4th (D) string: 2th fret
3rd (G) string: Don't play
2nd (B) string: Don't play
1st (E) string: Don't play
How to Play E5
Place your fingers according to the diagram above. Each number represents which fret to press, and 'x' means don't play that string.
Pro Tip: Press firmly just behind the frets, not on top of them, for the clearest sound.
E5 Variations
E5 (7th fret)
x799xx
Higher voicing on the 7th fret
E5 (12th fret)
x12,14,14,xx
Octave higher voicing
Popular Songs Using E5
Famous Examples:
- • Smoke on the Water
- • Wild Thing
More Hits:
- • Louie Louie
- • Come As You Are
Common Chord Progressions with E5
E5-A5-D5
Classic rock progression
E5-G5-D5-A5
Popular punk progression
E5-B5-C5-A5
A popular progression used in many songs
Practice Tips for E5
1. Rock Foundation
Essential for rock, punk, and metal music
2. Palm Muting
Try palm muting for a tight, percussive sound
Music Theory Behind E5
Notes in E5: E - B
Scale: E - F# - G# - A - B - C# - D# - E
Key Signature: Four sharps (F#, C#, G#, D#)
Relative Major: C#m
E5 is a power chord consisting of just the root (E) and fifth (B). It's neither major nor minor, making it perfect for rock and metal.
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Master E5 Today!
E5 is perfect for beginners. Practice daily and you'll have it mastered in no time!