Guitar arpeggio

E Power Chord Guitar Arpeggio

E Power Chord is a two-note arpeggio built from E, and B. It is also commonly called EFifth, and E5. Use it to study chord tones, interval formulas, and guitar fretboard positions.

Chord tones
E , B
Formula
1 5
Semitones
0 7
Chord symbols
E5
Also called
EFifthE5

How to read this arpeggio

The chord tones are shown as pitch classes first. In the fretboard tool, square markers represent E root notes, while circular markers represent the remaining tones in the arpeggio.

Use the interactive fretboard to locate the E root notes and connect the remaining power chord chord tones across standard tuning.

This same arpeggio shape is also commonly called EFifth or E5.

Fretboard diagram

E Power Chord Guitar Arpeggio fretboard diagram in standard tuning

Open this arpeggio in the fretboard tool

Start with E Power Chord loaded, then adjust tuning, labels, colors, fret count, and orientation.

Open in interactive fretboard

Arpeggio diagrams by tuning