D5 chord
D5 chords (D power chord) for guitar in different forms, including open positions and shapes with alternative bass note.
D5
The diagram shows a popular way to play D5. This is an open chord and involves three strings. The chord consists of the notes D and A.
Shapes without a double octave note
D5 with a double octave
D5
D5
D5 alternative chords
D5/A
D5/A II
Theory and information
Chord progressions
D5 - A5 - E5
Chord names
The D5 is also called D power chord. D5/A is an inverted version of the chord.
Notes in the chord
The notes that the D5 chord consists of are D, A.
When it's played with three notes the D note is duplicated on a higher octave.
Chord progressions
Examples of progressions featuring D5.
| Progression 1: D5 functions as a IV chord | ||
|---|---|---|
D5 |
A5 |
E5 |
| Progression 2: D5 slash chord (alternative bass) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
E5 02XXXX |
D5/F# 25XXXX |
G5 35XXXX |
E5/G#5 47XXXX |
A5 57XXXX |
Comments
Note that since D5 is neither major or minor, it can function in many keys when it comes to progressions. For example, D5 - A5 - G5 (the D major key) and D5 - F5 - G5 (the D minor key).
Finger position
Index (1st) finger on 3rd string, 2nd fret.
Ring (3rd) finger on 2nd string, 3rd fret.
Written in tab format (main version in open position)
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- 3 -
- 2 -
- 0 -
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