The D major chord (D) is made of the notes D, F# and A. It is built from the root D with a major third and a perfect fifth.
The major chord is the most common one: a stable, bright sound found in almost every pop, rock and folk song.
D major
Notes: D – F# – A
Guitar — positions on the neck
Piano — root position and inversions
Fingerings and positions
On guitar, this chord can be played in 6 ways along the neck. The lowest shape is an open chord (no barre), easier for beginners. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): xx0232. On piano, the right hand plays 3 notes, in root position or in an inversion.
Notes and intervals
Note
Interval
D
root
F#
major third
A
perfect fifth
In which keys? The D major chord is the I of D major, the V of G major, the IV of A major, the VII of E minor, the VI of F# minor and the III of B minor.
The notes of the D major chord (D) are D, F# and A.
How do you play the D major chord on guitar?
On guitar, this chord can be played in 6 ways along the neck. The lowest shape is an open chord (no barre), easier for beginners. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): xx0232.
How is the D major chord built?
The D major chord (D) is made of the notes D, F# and A. It is built from the root D with a major third and a perfect fifth.