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D5 Power Chord on Guitar
- D5
- D · A
- Open chord
Open. Strum strings 4 to 2 only.
D5 is a power chord: just the root and the fifth, with no third, so it is neither major nor minor and stays clear under distortion. The open shape uses 2 fingers on 3 strings.
How to play D5, finger by finger
- Put your index finger on string 3 at the 2nd fret.
- Put your middle finger on string 2 at the 3rd fret.
- Strum strings 4 to 2 only.
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Notes in D5
| Note | Interval | Role |
|---|---|---|
| D | 1 | root |
| A | 5 | fifth |
Formula: 1 – 5
Questions about D5
What notes are in D5?
D and A. Those are the 1, 5 of the chord, counted from D.
Which strings do I strum for D5?
Start on string 4 and strum down to string 1, and leave the strings marked with an X silent.
Is D5 major or minor?
Neither. A power chord has only the root and the fifth (D and A), so it fits songs in D major and D minor alike. It is the standard chord for rock and metal rhythm guitar.
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