A5 guitar chord (A Fifth, Power Chord)

Symbols: 5

Steps: 1-5

Notes: A-E

The A power chord, or fifth chord, is a staple in rock and heavy music. Made up of just the root and the perfect fifth (A and E), it delivers a clean, strong, and unambiguous sound. Its simplicity makes it highly versatile for riffs and rhythm playing. Below, you'll find ten variations how to play the "A 5" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

Position your ring finger on the G (3rd) string at the 2nd fret and press down
With your middle finger, press down on the D (4th) string at the 2nd fret
Strum from the 5th string to the 3rd strings

Variation 2

Position your index finger on the D (4th) string at the 2nd fret and press down
Strum from the 5th string to the 4th strings

Variation 3

Position your ring finger on the G (3rd) string at the 2nd fret and press down
With your middle finger, press down on the D (4th) string at the 2nd fret
Strum from the 4th string to the 3rd strings

Variation 4

Press the A (5th) string on the 7th fret with your ring finger
Use your index finger to press the low E (6th) string down on the 5th fret
Now, strum all the strings up to the 5th string

Variation 5

Apply a barre with your ring finger across the 7th fret, covering the 4th to the 5th strings
Place your index finger on the low E (6th) string at the 5th fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings up to the 4th string

Variation 6

Position your ring finger on the D (4th) string at the 7th fret and press down
With your middle finger, press down on the A (5th) string at the 7th fret
Strum from the 5th string to the 4th strings

Variation 7

Press the G (3rd) string on the 9th fret with your ring finger
Use your index finger to press the D (4th) string down on the 7th fret
Strum from the 4th string to the 3rd strings

Variation 8

Press the D (4th) string on the 14th fret with your ring finger
Use your index finger to press the A (5th) string down on the 12th fret
Strum from the 5th string to the 4th strings

Variation 9

Apply a barre with your ring finger across the 14th fret, covering the 3rd to the 4th strings
Place your index finger on the A (5th) string at the 12th fret and press down
Strum from the 5th string to the 3rd strings

Variation 10

Position your ring finger on the G (3rd) string at the 14th fret and press down
With your middle finger, press down on the D (4th) string at the 14th fret
Strum from the 4th string to the 3rd strings

Other A Chords

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