D power chord chord (D5) on guitar and piano

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D power chord
The D power chord chord (D5) is made of the notes D and A. It is built from the root D with a perfect fifth.
The power chord is just the root and the fifth: with no third it is neither major nor minor, and it sounds powerful. It is the foundation of rock and metal.

D power chord

Notes: D – A
Guitar — positions on the neck
D5×××12D5×××5134D5×××10134D5×××12134
Piano — root position and inversions
D5C15D AD5C15A D

Fingerings and positions

On guitar, this chord can be played in 4 ways along the neck. The lowest shape is an open chord (no barre), easier for beginners. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): xx023x. On piano, the right hand plays 2 notes, in root position or in an inversion.

Notes and intervals

Note
Interval
D
root
A
perfect fifth

Neighbouring chords

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Frequently asked questions

What are the notes of the D power chord chord?

The notes of the D power chord chord (D5) are D and A.

How do you play the D power chord chord on guitar?

On guitar, this chord can be played in 4 ways along the neck. The lowest shape is an open chord (no barre), easier for beginners. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): xx023x.

How is the D power chord chord built?

The D power chord chord (D5) is made of the notes D and A. It is built from the root D with a perfect fifth.