# D5 Guitar Chord

> The D5 power chord (5th), consisting of the root (D5) and perfect fifth A, provides a bold, open sound without major or minor coloration. Its simplicity and neutrality make it a staple in rock, punk, and metal for driving rhythms and raw power. With A in the bass, this voicing functions as the 1st inversion of D5.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d5/a

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: D5
- Notes: D, A
- Intervals: 1 (D), 5 (A)
- Mood: open, powerful, raw, simple
- Genres: Rock, Punk, Metal
- Playable shapes: 135

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: 5 -1 0 2 3 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d5/a/5x0235)
- Shape 2: -1 0 0 2 3 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d5/a/x00235)
- Shape 3: 5 0 0 2 3 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d5/a/500235)
- Shape 4: 5 5 0 2 3 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d5/a/550235)
- Shape 5: -1 -1 7 7 10 10 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d5/a/xx77aa)
- Shape 6: -1 0 7 7 10 10 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d5/a/x077aa)
- Shape 7: -1 0 0 7 10 10 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d5/a/x007aa)
- Shape 8: -1 0 0 -1 -1 -1 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d5/a/x00xxx)

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