D Chord Guitar Chart
Notes: D - F# - A
Formula: 1 - 3 - 5
Intervals: Root, Major 3rd, Perfect 5th
Quick answer
The D guitar chord is played as x-x-0-2-3-2 from low E to high E and uses the notes D, F#, A.
- Fret pattern
- x-x-0-2-3-2
- Chord notes
- D, F#, A
- Formula
- 1 - 3 - 5
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How to Play D
- 1Mute the low E and A strings
- 2Place your index finger on fret 2 of the G string
- 3Place your middle finger on fret 2 of the high E string
- 4Place your ring finger on fret 3 of the B string
- 5Play the D string open
About Major Chords
Built from the 1st, 3rd, and 5th notes of the major scale. Major chords sound bright, happy, and stable.
Chords in the Key of D Major
Common guitar chords in the key of D major are D, Em, F#m, G, A, Bm, C#dim. Use these to build progressions around the D chord.
D Major Guitar Chord FAQ
What notes are in the D Major guitar chord?
The D Major guitar chord uses the notes D, F#, A.
How do you play D on guitar?
Play the D guitar chord with the x-x-0-2-3-2 fret pattern from low E to high E. Mute the low E and A strings Place your index finger on fret 2 of the G string Place your middle finger on fret 2 of the high E string Place your ring finger on fret 3 of the B string Play the D string open
What is the formula for D Major?
The D Major formula is 1 - 3 - 5: Root, Major 3rd, Perfect 5th.
What chords are in the key of D major on guitar?
Common guitar chords in the key of D major are D, Em, F#m, G, A, Bm, C#dim.