D5 guitar chord (D Fifth, Power Chord)

Symbols: 5

Steps: 1-5

Notes: D-A

The D power chord, or fifth chord, is a staple in rock and heavy music. Made up of just the root and the perfect fifth (D and A), it delivers a clean, strong, and unambiguous sound. Its simplicity makes it highly versatile for riffs and rhythm playing. Below, you'll find ten variations how to play the "D 5" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

Press down on the B (2nd) string at the 3rd fret using your middle finger
Position your index finger on the G (3rd) string at the 2nd fret and press down
Strum from the 4th string to the 2nd strings

Variation 2

With your index finger, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 2nd fret
Strum from the 4th string to the 3rd strings

Variation 3

Strum from the 5th string to the 4th strings

Variation 4

Place a barre using your ring finger on the 7th fret from the 3rd to the 4th strings
Use your index finger to press the A (5th) string down on the 5th fret
Strum from the 5th string to the 3rd strings

Variation 5

Place your ring finger on the D (4th) string at the 7th fret and press down
Press down on the A (5th) string at the 5th fret using your index finger
Strum from the 5th string to the 4th strings

Variation 6

With your ring finger, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 7th fret
Press the D (4th) string on the 7th fret with your middle finger
Strum from the 4th string to the 3rd strings

Variation 7

Place a barre using your ring finger on the 12th fret from the 4th to the 5th strings
Use your index finger to press the low E (6th) string down on the 10th fret
Now, strum all the strings up to the 4th string