D Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in D minor Tuning

Short answer: D is a D Major chord with the notes D, F♯, A. In D minor tuning, there are 44 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

1,0,1,0,0 (1.2..)
x,0,1,0,0 (x.1..)
4,0,1,0,0 (2.1..)
1,0,4,0,0 (1.2..)
4,0,4,0,4 (1.2.3)
1,0,4,5,0 (1.23.)
4,0,1,5,0 (2.13.)
1,0,1,0,4 (1.2.3)
1,0,4,0,4 (1.2.3)
4,0,1,0,4 (2.1.3)
x,0,4,0,4 (x.1.2)
4,0,4,5,4 (1.243)
x,0,1,0,4 (x.1.2)
4,0,1,5,4 (2.143)
1,0,4,5,4 (1.243)
x,0,4,5,4 (x.132)
9,0,9,9,7 (2.341)
x,0,9,9,7 (x.231)
x,x,9,9,7 (xx231)
1,0,x,0,0 (1.x..)
1,0,1,0,x (1.2.x)
x,0,1,0,x (x.1.x)
1,0,4,0,x (1.2.x)
1,0,4,x,0 (1.2x.)
4,0,1,0,x (2.1.x)
4,0,1,x,0 (2.1x.)
4,0,x,0,4 (1.x.2)
4,0,4,x,4 (1.2x3)
1,0,x,0,4 (1.x.2)
x,0,x,0,4 (x.x.1)
4,0,1,x,4 (2.1x3)
4,0,1,5,x (2.13x)
4,0,x,5,4 (1.x32)
1,0,4,5,x (1.23x)
1,0,4,x,4 (1.2x3)
x,0,4,x,4 (x.1x2)
9,0,x,9,7 (2.x31)
9,x,9,9,7 (2x341)
x,0,x,9,7 (x.x21)
1,0,x,0,x (1.x.x)
1,0,4,x,x (1.2xx)
4,0,1,x,x (2.1xx)
4,x,x,5,4 (1xx21)
4,0,x,x,4 (1.xx2)

Quick Summary

  • The D chord contains the notes: D, F♯, A
  • In D minor tuning, there are 44 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 D minor tuning, there are 44 ways to play this chord.

How do you play D on Banjo?

To play D on in D minor tuning, use one of the 44 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 D minor tuning, there are 44 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.