D Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in G Modal Tuning

Short answer: D is a D Major chord with the notes D, F♯, A. In G Modal tuning, there are 59 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

2,2,2,2,4 (11112)
x,2,2,2,4 (x1112)
2,2,2,6,4 (11132)
2,6,2,2,4 (13112)
2,6,2,2,0 (1423.)
2,2,2,6,0 (1234.)
2,6,2,6,0 (1324.)
x,x,2,2,4 (xx112)
x,6,2,6,0 (x213.)
x,2,2,6,4 (x1132)
x,2,2,6,0 (x123.)
x,6,2,2,4 (x3112)
x,6,2,2,0 (x312.)
7,9,7,6,0 (2431.)
7,6,7,9,0 (2134.)
11,9,11,9,0 (3142.)
x,x,2,6,0 (xx12.)
x,9,7,6,0 (x321.)
x,6,7,9,0 (x123.)
11,9,7,9,0 (4213.)
7,9,11,9,0 (1243.)
x,9,11,9,0 (x132.)
x,x,11,9,0 (xx21.)
2,2,2,x,4 (111x2)
2,2,x,2,4 (11x12)
2,x,2,2,4 (1x112)
2,2,2,6,x (1112x)
2,6,2,2,x (1211x)
2,6,2,x,0 (132x.)
x,2,2,x,4 (x11x2)
2,6,x,6,0 (12x3.)
2,6,x,2,4 (13x12)
2,2,x,6,4 (11x32)
2,6,x,2,0 (13x2.)
2,2,x,6,0 (12x3.)
2,x,2,6,0 (1x23.)
x,6,2,x,0 (x21x.)
x,2,2,6,x (x112x)
x,6,2,2,x (x211x)
11,9,11,x,0 (213x.)
7,9,x,6,0 (23x1.)
7,6,x,9,0 (21x3.)
11,9,7,x,0 (321x.)
7,9,11,x,0 (123x.)
11,9,x,9,0 (31x2.)
11,x,11,9,0 (2x31.)
x,6,x,9,0 (x1x2.)
x,9,11,x,0 (x12x.)
x,9,x,6,0 (x2x1.)
11,x,7,9,0 (3x12.)
7,x,11,9,0 (1x32.)
2,x,x,2,4 (1xx12)
2,6,x,x,0 (12xx.)
2,2,x,x,4 (11xx2)
2,2,x,6,x (11x2x)
2,6,x,2,x (12x1x)
2,x,x,6,0 (1xx2.)
11,9,x,x,0 (21xx.)
11,x,x,9,0 (2xx1.)

Quick Summary

  • The D chord contains the notes: D, F♯, A
  • In G Modal tuning, there are 59 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 G Modal tuning, there are 59 ways to play this chord.

How do you play D on Banjo?

To play D on in G Modal tuning, use one of the 59 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 G Modal tuning, there are 59 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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