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Piano chord
D Power Chord (5) Piano Chord (D5)
The D Power Chord (5) chord on piano is made of the notes D and A. Neutral and strong. No 3rd — neither major nor minor.
Tap any key to hear it.
What notes are in D Power Chord (5)?
2 notes, built 1 – 5 up from D.
- Notes
- D – A
- Formula
- 1 – 5
- Semitones from the root
- 0 – 7
- Symbol
- D5
- Chord type
- Power Chord, 2 notes
How to play D Power Chord (5) on piano
- Right hand: D (1), A (5). Fingers 1 – 5, thumb on D.
- Left hand: D (5), A (1). Fingers 5 – 1, little finger on D.
Fingers are numbered 1 (thumb) to 5 (little finger) on both hands.
D Power Chord (5) inversions
Each inversion puts a different note of the chord in the bass. Written as a slash chord: D5/A.
Can you find D Power Chord (5)?
Tap the notes on the keyboard, then check. Six chords, starting with this one.
1 / 6 Tap the notes of D Power Chord (5) (D5)
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Any octave, any order. Each key you tap plays.
D Power Chord (5) chord FAQ
What notes are in the D Power Chord (5) chord?
D Power Chord (5) (D5) has 2 notes: D and A. Its formula is 1 – 5, counted up from D.
How do you play D Power Chord (5) on the piano?
Put your right thumb on D and play D and A with fingers 1 – 5. With the left hand, use fingers 5 – 1, little finger on D.
What are the inversions of D Power Chord (5)?
1st inversion: A, D (D5/A).