D-5 guitar chord (D Major Diminished 5th)

Symbols: -5

Steps: 1-3-b5

Notes: D-F#-Ab

Variation 1

  • Apply a barre with your pinky across the 7th fret, covering the 2nd to the 3rd strings
  • Press down on the D (4th) string at the 6th fret using your middle finger
  • Position your index finger on the A (5th) string at the 5th fret and press down
  • Strum from the 5th string to the 2nd strings

Variation 2

  • Position your ring finger on the G (3rd) string at the 11th fret and press down
  • Press down on the D (4th) string at the 12th fret using your pinky
  • With your middle finger, press down on the A (5th) string at the 11th fret
  • Press the low E (6th) string on the 10th fret with your index finger
  • Now, strum all the strings up to the 3rd string