D5 Guitar Chord
A neutral sound from just the root and fifth — without a third, it's neither major nor minor. The foundation of rock, punk and metal music. Typically played with distortion, where full chords would sound "muddy".
Strings
X–5–7–7–X–X
Notation for D5 chord
Other names: D power chord, D 5, D fifth
Music theory name: power chord (fifth)
Common name: D power chord
Intervals and tones in D5 chord
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| D | Root |
| A | Perfect 5th |
All Variations
Fret 10
10–12–X–X–X–X
Fret 5
X–5–7–7–X–X
Fret 10
10–12–12–X–X–X