D5 Guitar Chord | How to play the D Power chord

The intervals in this chord are only Root and Perfect Fifth
Name variations for this chord:
- D Powerchord
- D5
The D Powerchord is made up of the notes D, and A.
Chords with only the root and the Fifth are called Power chords; they have a powerful sound, especially on a distorted guitar.
Notes that compose the D 5 chord:
DA
Chord structure of the Powerchord chord:
Guitar Patterns for the D5 chord
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Position 1
Open

Position 2
Movable

Position 3
Movable

Position 4
Movable

Position 5
Movable

Position 6
Open

Position 7
Movable

Position 8
Movable

Position 9
Movable

Position 10
Open

Position 11
Open

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Play This Chord With Other Roots
C 5 | D 5 | E 5 | F 5 | G 5 | A 5 | B 5 | C#5 | D#5 | F#5 | G#5 | A#5
How to build the D 5 chord on guitar
Pick some of the tones from the fretboard map below and play this chord in new ways.