D Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in Open A Tuning

Short answer: D is a D Major chord with the notes D, F♯, A. In Open A tuning, there are 21 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

x,x,5,5,5 (xx111)
0,10,9,8,10 (.3214)
x,10,9,8,10 (x3214)
5,x,5,5,5 (1x111)
0,x,5,5,5 (.x123)
0,x,5,5,2 (.x231)
0,x,5,1,2 (.x312)
9,x,5,5,5 (2x111)
9,x,5,8,5 (3x121)
0,10,9,8,x (.321x)
0,10,9,x,10 (.21x3)
9,10,9,8,x (2431x)
9,10,x,8,10 (23x14)
x,10,9,8,x (x321x)
0,x,x,1,2 (.xx12)
0,x,5,5,x (.x12x)
0,x,5,x,2 (.x2x1)
0,10,9,x,x (.21xx)
9,x,5,x,5 (2x1x1)
9,x,5,8,x (3x12x)
9,10,x,8,x (23x1x)

Quick Summary

  • The D chord contains the notes: D, F♯, A
  • In Open A tuning, there are 21 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 Open A tuning, there are 21 ways to play this chord.

How do you play D on Banjo?

To play D on in Open A tuning, use one of the 21 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 Open A tuning, there are 21 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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