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D major chord (D)

D has 3 notes: D F# A. Its formula is 1 3 5.

Degree135
NoteDF#A

How to play D on guitar

Every shape from open position up the neck. Amber dots are the root; the numbers under each box are the chord degrees. Press a button to hear it.

  • D shape

    Open position

    ××

  • C shape

    Fret 2

    ×

  • A shape

    Fret 5

    5×

  • G shape

    Fret 7

    7

  • E shape

    Fret 10

    10

  • D shape

    Fret 12

    12××
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Scales to play over D

Other D chords

The same chord in every key

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