Accessible Page: The D Major Chord
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D maj Description
This page will show you many different ways to play the D major chord.
If you are a beginner, this is a great chord to practice, because the standard position does not require too much finger stretch and so it's suitable for you.
The quality of this chord is major, then it's composed of the Root, Major Third, and Perfect Fifth, and it has a bright and happy sound, like any other major chords.
The D major chord is also known as:
- D (because often in major chord the quality is omitted)
- D Major
- D Maj
- D M
- D Major Triad
- Dmaj
This chord is composed of the notes D, F#, and A
If you want to practice this chord in a 2 chord-song-context, you could go back and forth between the D and the G major chord.
You find more details in my list of chord transition tips.
Learn 16 positions for this chord
Position 1
Fingers Positions
- Mute the low E string
- Let the A string play without pressing any fret
- Let the D string play without pressing any fret
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 2 of the G string
- Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 2 of the high E string
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 3 of the B string
Position Characteristics
- This position uses open strings
Audio file
Listen to the mp3 audio of this chord positionPosition 2
Fingers Positions
- Mute the low E string
- Mute the high E string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 5 of the A string
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 7 of the D, G and B strings at the same time
Position Characteristics
- This position requires barre
- This position is movable
Audio file
Listen to the mp3 audio of this chord positionPosition 3
Fingers Positions
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 10 of the low E, B and high E strings at the same time
- Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 11 of the G string
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 12 of the A string
- Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 12 of the D string
Position Characteristics
- This position requires barre
- This position is movable
Audio file
Listen to the mp3 audio of this chord positionPosition 4
Fingers Positions
- Mute the low E string
- Mute the A string
- Let the D string play without pressing any fret
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 2 of the G string
- Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 2 of the high E string
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 3 of the B string
Position Characteristics
- This position uses open strings
Audio file
Listen to the mp3 audio of this chord positionPosition 5
Fingers Positions
- Mute the low E string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 2 of the G and high E strings at the same time
- Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 3 of the B string
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 4 of the D string
- Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 5 of the A string
Position Characteristics
- This position requires barre
- This position is movable
Audio file
Listen to the mp3 audio of this chord positionPosition 6
Fingers Positions
- Mute the low E string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 5 of the A and high E strings at the same time
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 7 of the D, G and B strings at the same time
Position Characteristics
- This position requires barre
- This position is movable
Audio file
Listen to the mp3 audio of this chord positionPosition 7
Fingers Positions
- Mute the low E string
- Let the A string play without pressing any fret
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 2 of the G and high E strings at the same time
- Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 3 of the B string
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 4 of the D string
Position Characteristics
- This position requires barre
- This position uses open strings
Audio file
Listen to the mp3 audio of this chord positionPosition 8
Fingers Positions
- Mute the low E string
- Mute the A string
- Let the D string play without pressing any fret
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 5 of the high E string
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 7 of the G string
- Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 7 of the B string
Position Characteristics
- This position uses open strings
Audio file
Listen to the mp3 audio of this chord positionPosition 9
Fingers Positions
- Mute the low E string
- Mute the high E string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 2 of the G string
- Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 3 of the B string
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 4 of the D string
- Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 5 of the A string
Position Characteristics
- This position is movable
Audio file
Listen to the mp3 audio of this chord positionPosition 10
Fingers Positions
- Mute the D string
- Mute the B string
- Mute the high E string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 9 of the A string
- Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 10 of the low E string
- Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 11 of the G string
Position Characteristics
- This position is movable
Audio file
Listen to the mp3 audio of this chord positionPosition 11
Fingers Positions
- Mute the low E string
- Mute the A string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 2 of the G and high E strings at the same time
- Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 3 of the B string
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 4 of the D string
Position Characteristics
- This position requires barre
- This position is movable
Audio file
Listen to the mp3 audio of this chord positionPosition 12
Fingers Positions
- Mute the low E string
- Mute the A string
- Mute the high E string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 7 of the D, G and B strings at the same time
Position Characteristics
- This position requires barre
- This position is movable
Audio file
Listen to the mp3 audio of this chord positionPosition 13
Fingers Positions
- Mute the low E string
- Let the A string play without pressing any fret
- Mute the B string
- Mute the high E string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 2 of the G string
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 4 of the D string
Position Characteristics
- This position uses open strings
Audio file
Listen to the mp3 audio of this chord positionPosition 14
Fingers Positions
- Mute the low E string
- Mute the A string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 7 of the D, G and B strings at the same time
- Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 10 of the high E string
Position Characteristics
- This position requires barre
- This position is movable
Audio file
Listen to the mp3 audio of this chord positionPosition 15
Fingers Positions
- Mute the low E string
- Mute the A string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 10 of the B and high E strings at the same time
- Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 11 of the G string
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 12 of the D string
Position Characteristics
- This position requires barre
- This position is movable
Audio file
Listen to the mp3 audio of this chord positionPosition 16
Fingers Positions
- Mute the low E string
- Mute the G string
- Mute the B string
- Mute the high E string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 4 of the D string
- Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 5 of the A string
Position Characteristics
- This position is movable
Audio file
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