Guitar B5 chord diagram

B5 is one of the essential Guitar chords. On this page, you can find how to play B5, alternative positions, and core chord transitions.

To play B5, follow these steps: Place index finger on A string fret 2. Place ring finger on D string fret 4.

Tips

Place A string with your index finger and D string with your ring finger with a vertical finger angle so nearby strings ring clearly without buzz.
On A string, press fret 2 with your index finger close to the fret wire (not on top) for a cleaner tone.
Finger choices on B5 can be optimized for the next chord. For example, when moving from B5 to F#m/B | G♭m/B, using on D string, use your pinky and on A string, use your middle finger helps preserve hand position with minimal movement.
Mute unused strings to avoid unwanted ringing.

Chord Theory

Notes: B - D# - F#
Intervals: 1 - 3 - 5
Chord Type: Power chord — raw and powerful
Difficulty: Intermediate

Easy Transition Chords

These chords have similar finger positions to B5, making them ideal for practice transitions.

1. B5 → F#m/B | G♭m/B chord transition
Guitar B5 chord diagram
Guitar F#m/B | G♭m/B chord diagram
To move from B5 to F#m/B | G♭m/B, follow these steps:
1. Keep index finger on A string fret 2.
2. Keep ring finger on D string fret 4.
2. B5 → Em/C# chord transition
Guitar B5 chord diagram
Guitar Em/C# chord diagram
To move from B5 to Em/C#, follow these steps:
1. Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
2. Slide your ring finger from D string fret 4 to A string fret 4.
3. B5 → F#5 | G♭5 chord transition
Guitar B5 chord diagram
Guitar F#5 | G♭5 chord diagram
To move from B5 to F#5 | G♭5, follow these steps:
1. Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 2.
2. Slide your ring finger from D string fret 4 to A string fret 4.
4. B5 → A5 chord transition
Guitar B5 chord diagram
Guitar A5 chord diagram
To move from B5 to A5, follow these steps:
1. While playing B5, lift your ring finger from D string fret 4.
2. Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
5. B5 → Em/A chord transition
Guitar B5 chord diagram
Guitar Em/A chord diagram
To move from B5 to Em/A, follow these steps:
1. While playing B5, lift your ring finger from D string fret 4.
2. Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
6. B5 → F#m/A | G♭m/A chord transition
Guitar B5 chord diagram
Guitar F#m/A | G♭m/A chord diagram
To move from B5 to F#m/A | G♭m/A, follow these steps:
1. Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
2. Keep ring finger on D string fret 4.