D Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in Cm Tuning

Short answer: D is a D Major chord with the notes D, F♯, A. In Cm tuning, there are 29 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: DM, DΔ, D maj, D Major

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How to Play D on Banjo

D, DM, DΔ, Dmaj, DMajor

Notes: D, F♯, A

2,2,2,2,3 (11112)
x,2,2,2,3 (x1112)
2,6,2,2,3 (13112)
2,2,2,6,3 (11132)
2,6,2,2,6 (12113)
2,2,2,6,6 (11123)
x,x,2,2,3 (xx112)
x,6,2,2,3 (x3112)
x,2,2,6,3 (x1132)
x,6,2,2,6 (x2113)
x,2,2,6,6 (x1123)
2,2,2,x,3 (111x2)
2,2,x,2,3 (11x12)
2,x,2,2,3 (1x112)
2,6,2,2,x (1211x)
2,2,2,6,x (1112x)
x,2,2,x,3 (x11x2)
2,6,x,2,3 (13x12)
2,2,x,6,3 (11x32)
2,6,x,2,6 (12x13)
2,2,x,6,6 (11x23)
x,6,2,2,x (x211x)
x,2,2,6,x (x112x)
x,6,x,2,6 (x2x13)
x,2,x,6,6 (x1x23)
2,2,x,x,3 (11xx2)
2,x,x,2,3 (1xx12)
2,6,x,2,x (12x1x)
2,2,x,6,x (11x2x)

Quick Summary

  • The D chord contains the notes: D, F♯, A
  • In Cm tuning, there are 29 voicings available
  • Also written as: DM, DΔ, D maj, D Major
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the D chord on Banjo?

D is a D Major chord. It contains the notes D, F♯, A. On Banjo in Cm tuning, there are 29 ways to play this chord.

How do you play D on Banjo?

To play D on in Cm tuning, use one of the 29 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 Banjo?

In Cm tuning, there are 29 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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