D#/Eb5 guitar chord (D#/Eb Fifth, Power Chord)

Symbols: 5

Steps: 1-5

Notes: D#-A#

The D#/Eb 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#/Eb 5" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

Stretch out your pinky to the 4th fret of the B (2nd) string and press down
Press down on the G (3rd) string at the 3rd fret using your ring finger
With your index finger, press down on the D (4th) string at the 1st fret
Strum from the 4th string to the 2nd strings

Variation 2

Press the G (3rd) string on the 3rd fret with your ring finger
Use your index finger to press the D (4th) string down on the 1st fret
Strum from the 4th string to the 3rd strings

Variation 3

Position your ring finger on the D (4th) string at the 1st fret and press down
With your middle finger, press down on the A (5th) string at the 1st fret
Strum from the 5th string to the 4th strings

Variation 4

Apply a barre with your ring finger across the 8th fret, covering the 3rd to the 4th strings
Place your index finger on the A (5th) string at the 6th fret and press down
Strum from the 5th string to the 3rd strings

Variation 5

Press the D (4th) string on the 8th fret with your ring finger
Use your index finger to press the A (5th) string down on the 6th fret
Strum from the 5th string to the 4th strings

Variation 6

Position your ring finger on the G (3rd) string at the 8th fret and press down
With your middle finger, press down on the D (4th) string at the 8th fret
Strum from the 4th string to the 3rd strings

Variation 7

Apply a barre with your ring finger across the 13th fret, covering the 4th to the 5th strings
Place your index finger on the low E (6th) string at the 11th fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings up to the 4th string