Guitar D5 chord diagram

D5 is one of the essential Guitar chords. On this page, you can find how to play D5, alternative positions, and core chord transitions.

To play D5, follow these steps: Place index finger on A string fret 5. Place ring finger on D string fret 7.

Tips

Place A string with your index finger and D string with your ring finger with a vertical finger angle so nearby strings ring clearly without buzz.
On A string, press fret 5 with your index finger close to the fret wire (not on top) for a cleaner tone.
Finger choices on D5 can be optimized for the next chord. For example, when moving from D5 to G#m/F# | A♭m/F#, using on D string, use your pinky and on A string, use your middle finger helps preserve hand position with minimal movement.
Hold your hand position at base fret 5 for a cleaner tone.

Chord Theory

Notes: D - F# - A
Intervals: 1 - 3 - 5
Chord Type: Power chord — raw and powerful
Difficulty: Intermediate

Easy Transition Chords

These chords have similar finger positions to D5, making them ideal for practice transitions.

1. D5 → C#5 | D♭5 chord transition
Guitar D5 chord diagram
Guitar C#5 | D♭5 chord diagram
To move from D5 to C#5 | D♭5, follow these steps:
1. Slide your index finger on A string from fret 5 to fret 4.
2. Slide your ring finger on D string from fret 7 to fret 6.
2. D5 → D#5 | E♭5 chord transition
Guitar D5 chord diagram
Guitar D#5 | E♭5 chord diagram
To move from D5 to D#5 | E♭5, follow these steps:
1. Slide your index finger on A string from fret 5 to fret 6.
2. Slide your ring finger on D string from fret 7 to fret 8.
3. D5 → Em/D chord transition
Guitar D5 chord diagram
Guitar Em/D chord diagram
To move from D5 to Em/D, follow these steps:
1. While playing D5, first lift your index finger and ring finger.
4. D5 → G#5 | A♭5 chord transition
Guitar D5 chord diagram
Guitar G#5 | A♭5 chord diagram
To move from D5 to G#5 | A♭5, follow these steps:
1. Lift your index finger from A string fret 5 and place it on E string fret 4.
2. Slide your ring finger from D string fret 7 to A string fret 6.
5. D5 → G#m/F# | A♭m/F# chord transition
Guitar D5 chord diagram
Guitar G#m/F# | A♭m/F# chord diagram
To move from D5 to G#m/F# | A♭m/F#, follow these steps:
1. While playing D5, lift your ring finger from D string fret 7.
2. Lift your index finger from A string fret 5 and place it on D string fret 4.
6. D5 → Em7 chord transition
Guitar D5 chord diagram
Guitar Em7 chord diagram
To move from D5 to Em7, follow these steps:
1. While playing D5, first lift your index finger and ring finger.
2. Place middle finger on A string fret 2.