Chords with Muted Strings

How to define a chord with muted (unplayed) strings

Power Rocker Bob

{title: Chords with Muted Strings}
{artist: Power Rocker Bob}
{subtitle: How to define a chord with muted (unplayed) strings}

# Just use an X instead place of a fret number:
{define: D5 frets 2 2 X X fingers 1 1 2 2}
{define: F5 frets 5 5 X X fingers 1 1 2 2}

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Sometimes a [D5]chord only [F5]requires two or three notes. 
So we need a notation 
That'll allow us to show 
Those strings that should played,
And those that should not

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