Eb power chord chord (Eb5) on guitar and piano

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Eb power chord
The Eb power chord / D# power chord chord (Eb5) is made of the notes Eb and Bb. It is built from the root Eb with a perfect fifth.
The power chord is just the root and the fifth: with no third it is neither major nor minor, and it sounds powerful. It is the foundation of rock and metal.

Eb power chord

Notes: Eb – Bb
Guitar — positions on the neck
Eb5×××134Eb5×××6134Eb5×××11134
Piano — root position and inversions
Eb5C15Eb BbEb5C15Bb Eb

Fingerings and positions

On guitar, this chord can be played in 3 ways along the neck. It is most often played with a barre. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): xx134x. On piano, the right hand plays 2 notes, in root position or in an inversion.

Notes and intervals

Note
Interval
Eb
root
Bb
perfect fifth

Neighbouring chords

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Frequently asked questions

What are the notes of the Eb power chord chord?

The notes of the Eb power chord chord (Eb5) are Eb and Bb.

How do you play the Eb power chord chord on guitar?

On guitar, this chord can be played in 3 ways along the neck. It is most often played with a barre. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): xx134x.

How is the Eb power chord chord built?

The Eb power chord / D# power chord chord (Eb5) is made of the notes Eb and Bb. It is built from the root Eb with a perfect fifth.

Are Eb and D# the same chord?

Yes: Eb and D# are the same note (they are called enharmonic), so Eb power chord / D# power chord is played exactly the same way, with the same fingerings.