What is a Eb5 Chord?
Eb5
Eb5 Power Chord
String-by-String
E
×
A
×
D
1
G
3
B
4
e
×
Eb5 Power Chord is a power chord with just the root Eb and perfect fifth A#. Neither major nor minor, it is the backbone of rock, punk, and metal music.
Intervals
RootPerfect 5th
Notes
D#A#
Why does Eb5 sound raw and powerful?
The Eb5 Power Chord chord gets its raw and powerful character from the combination of its root, perfect 5th. The specific intervals between the notes D#, A#create the harmonic tension and color that define this chord's unique sonic signature.
How to use Eb5?
Eb5 is commonly used in progressions across many genres. Try substituting it where you would normally play a standard Eb chord for added harmonic interest. It pairs well with other chords in the key of Eb and can serve as both a foundation and a color chord depending on the context.