Accessible Page: D#5 Guitar Chord Diagrams | D# Powerchord

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Chord Shapes

There are 3 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 8 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 8 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the G string
• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 8 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Mute the G string
• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the low E and A strings at the same time
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 8 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

D# 5 Description

Welcome to this tutorial on the D# 5 chord, a member of the power chords family. Power chords, like the D# 5, are composed solely of the Root and the Fifth, making them a staple in genres such as rock, punk, and heavy music. In the case of the D# 5 chord, the notes that make up this chord are D# and A#. The intervals that construct this chord are 1 (Root) and 5 (Perfect Fifth). If you're unfamiliar with these terms, you might want to check out this tutorial about fretboard intervals.

Understanding the theory behind chord construction can greatly improve your guitar playing. If you're interested in learning more about how chords are built by stacking intervals, you can check out this tutorial that teaches how to build chords.

Power chords like the D# 5 are fundamental to many styles of music, particularly when played on an electric guitar with a bit of distortion. You can learn more about this in our power chords tutorial.

Throughout this tutorial, we'll be using chord diagrams and fretboard patterns to illustrate the tones that compose the D# 5 chord. If you come across a chord shape that you're not sure how to name, our interactive chord namer tool can be a great help.

So, whether you're a beginner just starting out, or an intermediate player looking to expand your chord vocabulary, this tutorial on the D# 5 chord will provide you with the knowledge and techniques you need to master this essential power chord. Let's get started!

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