D5 Power Chord (Guitar, Beginner)

A "power chord" contains only a root note (D) and its perfect 5th (A). That's why the chord is often called "D5."

1. Place your index finger on the A string, behind the 5th fret. That's the D note.
2. Your middle finger will not be used in this chord. You may stick it out, as if you were flipping someone off.
3. Place your ring finger on the D string, behind the 7th fret. That's the A note.
4. Place your pinky finger on the G string, behind the 7th fret. That's another D note, one octave higher.
5. Playing only the A, D, and G strings, rock that power chord!