D Cavaquinho Chord — Chart and Tabs in TRADICIONAL Tuning

Short answer: D is a D Major chord with the notes D, F♯, A. In TRADICIONAL tuning, there are 10 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: DM, DΔ, D maj, D Major

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How to Play D on Cavaquinho

D, DM, DΔ, Dmaj, DMajor

Notes: D, F♯, A

0,2,3,4 (.123)
x,7,7,7 (x111)
0,7,7,7 (.123)
0,11,10,0 (.21.)
0,11,7,7 (.312)
0,11,10,7 (.321)
0,2,x,4 (.1x2)
0,x,7,7 (.x12)
0,11,10,x (.21x)
0,11,x,7 (.2x1)

Quick Summary

  • The D chord contains the notes: D, F♯, A
  • In TRADICIONAL tuning, there are 10 voicings available
  • Also written as: DM, DΔ, D maj, D Major
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Cavaquinho fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the D chord on Cavaquinho?

D is a D Major chord. It contains the notes D, F♯, A. On Cavaquinho in TRADICIONAL tuning, there are 10 ways to play this chord.

How do you play D on Cavaquinho?

To play D on in TRADICIONAL tuning, use one of the 10 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the D chord?

The D chord contains the notes: D, F♯, A.

How many ways can you play D on Cavaquinho?

In TRADICIONAL tuning, there are 10 voicings for the D chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: D, F♯, A.

What are other names for D?

D is also known as DM, DΔ, D maj, D Major. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: D, F♯, A.

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