D
Major · D – F♯ – A
- DR
- F♯3
- A5
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Guitar voicings
Piano
- Root
- Third / sus
- Fifth
- Sixth / seventh
- Extension
About the D chord
The D chord (major) is made up of 3 notes — D is the root, F♯ the major third and A the perfect fifth. It is the plainest, most stable chord there is — a major triad with nothing added.
On guitar, D chords are most often played in open position: xx0232. Let the open D string ring, and leave the low E and A strings out. The diagrams above show 4 playable voicings in all.
Major chords sound bright and settled, anchoring a huge share of pop, folk and rock.
Common questions
- What notes are in the D chord?
- The D chord contains the notes D, F♯ and A.
- How do you play D on guitar?
- A common open-position shape is xx0232. The diagrams above show 4 playable voicings you can strum or hear.
- What intervals make up the D chord?
- The D chord is built from the root (D), a major third (F♯) and a perfect fifth (A).
More than a chord chart
The chart above is just the start. Open D in the finder to hear it on guitar and piano and browse every playable voicing side by side. Or switch to Name my chord — tap frets or keys and MobileChords identifies the chord you're playing, inversions and slash chords included.
Songs that use D
Common beginner-friendly versions — keys and voicings vary by recording.
A Horse with No Name — America
Easy · simplifiedEmDAmazing Grace — Traditional
EasyBad Moon Rising — Creedence Clearwater Revival
EasyBlowin' in the Wind — Bob Dylan
Easy · simplifiedKnockin' on Heaven's Door — Bob Dylan
Easy
Found in keys: I in D majorIV in A majorV in G majorIII in B minorVI in F♯ minorVII in E minor