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Chord Shapes
There are 11 positions for this chord:
Position 1
Fingers Positions
- Mute the low E string
- Mute the G string
- Mute the B string
- Mute the high E string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the A string
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 3 of the D string
Position Characteristics
- This position is movable
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Position 2
Fingers Positions
- Mute the D string
- Mute the G string
- Mute the B string
- Mute the high E string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the low E string
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 8 of the A string
Position Characteristics
- This position is movable
Audio file
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Position 3
Fingers Positions
- Mute the G string
- Mute the B string
- Mute the high E string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the low E string
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 8 of the A string
- Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 8 of the D string
Position Characteristics
- This position is movable
Audio file
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Position 4
Fingers Positions
- Mute the low E string
- Mute the G string
- Mute the B string
- Mute the high E string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 8 of the A and D strings at the same time
Position Characteristics
- This position requires barre
- This position is movable
Audio file
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Position 5
Fingers Positions
- Mute the G string
- Mute the B string
- Mute the high E string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the low E and A strings at the same time
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 3 of the D string
Position Characteristics
- This position requires barre
- This position is movable
Audio file
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Position 6
Fingers Positions
- Mute the low E string
- Mute the B string
- Mute the high E string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the A string
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 3 of the D string
- Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 3 of the G string
Position Characteristics
- This position is movable
Audio file
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Position 7
Fingers Positions
- Mute the D string
- Mute the G string
- Mute the B string
- Mute the high E string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the low E and A strings at the same time
Position Characteristics
- This position requires barre
- This position is movable
Audio file
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Position 8
Fingers Positions
- Mute the low E string
- Mute the A string
- Mute the D string
- Mute the high E string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 3 of the G string
- Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 6 of the B string
Position Characteristics
- This position is movable
Audio file
Listen to the mp3 audio of this chord position:
Position 9
Fingers Positions
- Mute the low E string
- Mute the A string
- Mute the B string
- Mute the high E string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 3 of the D and G strings at the same time
Position Characteristics
- This position requires barre
- This position is movable
Audio file
Listen to the mp3 audio of this chord position:
Position 10
Fingers Positions
- Mute the low E string
- Mute the A string
- Mute the high E string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 8 of the D string
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 10 of the G string
- Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 11 of the B string
Position Characteristics
- This position is movable
Audio file
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Position 11
Fingers Positions
- Mute the low E string
- Mute the A string
- Mute the B string
- Mute the high E string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 8 of the D string
- Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 10 of the G string
Position Characteristics
- This position is movable
Audio file
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Bb 5 Description
Welcome to our tutorial on the Bb 5 chord, a member of the power chord family. Composed of just the root and the fifth, this chord is straightforward yet powerful in its simplicity. The notes that make up the Bb 5 chord are Bb and F, creating a chord that is both dynamic and versatile.
The Bb 5 chord is built using the 1 and 5 intervals. These intervals, also known as the Root and the Perfect Fifth respectively, are integral in the formation of this chord. If you're interested in learning more about chord construction and intervals, you can check out our comprehensive tutorial on building chords by stacking intervals.
Power chords like the Bb 5 are the backbone of many popular music genres, including rock, punk, and heavy music. They're particularly effective when played on an electric guitar with a bit of distortion. If you're interested in exploring more about power chords and their application, our tutorial on power chords is a great resource.
As you progress in your guitar journey, understanding the composition and structure of chords becomes increasingly important. Our tutorial on how to denote chords depending on the intervals that compose it can provide further insight into this aspect of guitar theory.
Finally, if you ever come across a chord shape on the fretboard and you're not sure what it's called, our interactive tool for analyzing chord shapes can be a big help. Happy playing!
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