D Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in Cumberland Tuning

Short answer: D is a D Major chord with the notes D, F♯, A. In Cumberland tuning, there are 34 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

2,2,0,0,2 (12..3)
x,2,0,0,2 (x1..2)
x,x,0,0,2 (xx..1)
2,2,0,0,5 (12..3)
2,5,0,0,2 (13..2)
2,5,5,0,2 (134.2)
2,2,5,0,5 (123.4)
2,2,5,0,2 (124.3)
x,5,0,0,2 (x2..1)
x,2,0,0,5 (x1..2)
x,2,5,0,5 (x12.3)
x,5,5,0,2 (x23.1)
11,10,0,0,10 (31..2)
7,5,9,0,5 (314.2)
x,5,9,0,5 (x13.2)
x,x,9,0,5 (xx2.1)
2,2,0,0,x (12..x)
x,2,0,0,x (x1..x)
2,x,0,0,2 (1x..2)
2,2,x,0,2 (12x.3)
2,2,5,0,x (123.x)
11,10,0,0,x (21..x)
2,x,5,0,2 (1x3.2)
2,5,x,0,2 (13x.2)
2,2,x,0,5 (12x.3)
7,5,9,0,x (213.x)
x,2,x,0,5 (x1x.2)
x,5,x,0,2 (x2x.1)
x,5,9,0,x (x12.x)
11,x,0,0,10 (2x..1)
7,x,9,0,5 (2x3.1)
2,2,x,0,x (12x.x)
2,x,x,0,2 (1xx.2)
11,x,0,0,x (1x..x)

Quick Summary

  • The D chord contains the notes: D, F♯, A
  • In Cumberland tuning, there are 34 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 Cumberland tuning, there are 34 ways to play this chord.

How do you play D on Banjo?

To play D on in Cumberland tuning, use one of the 34 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 Cumberland tuning, there are 34 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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