'D' Power Chord: 'A' Power Chord: In both of these chords the index is on the 5th fret, and the little or ring finger is on the 7th fret. The 5th fret is the 2nd inlayed dot on most guitar necks, and the 7th fret is the 3rd inlay. The 'D' chord has its root on the 5th (A) string. The 'A' chord has its root on the 6th (lowest) string.

Example 2 - Chords at the 5th fret

Alternate between the two power chords in the diagrams above in steady time. Play in time with the videos first, then play in time with the Microsong practice track below.

Left Hand Video - Click on the video button to the right to see a demonstration of the left hand.
Right Hand Video - Click on the video button to the right to see a demonstration of the right hand.
Click on the Microsong button to the right to hear the mp3 practice track.