D Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in Open E Tuning

Short answer: D is a D Major chord with the notes D, F♯, A. In Open E tuning, there are 27 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

10,10,10,11,10 (11121)
10,10,10,7,7 (23411)
10,7,10,7,10 (21314)
x,10,10,11,10 (x1121)
x,10,10,7,7 (x2311)
x,7,10,7,10 (x1213)
x,x,10,11,10 (xx121)
x,10,10,11,7 (x2341)
x,7,10,11,10 (x1243)
10,10,10,11,x (1112x)
10,10,x,11,10 (11x21)
10,x,10,11,10 (1x121)
10,10,x,7,7 (23x11)
10,7,x,7,10 (21x13)
x,10,10,11,x (x112x)
x,10,x,7,7 (x2x11)
x,7,x,7,10 (x1x12)
10,10,10,x,7 (234x1)
10,7,10,x,10 (213x4)
10,10,x,11,7 (23x41)
10,7,x,11,10 (21x43)
x,10,10,x,7 (x23x1)
x,7,10,x,10 (x12x3)
10,10,x,11,x (11x2x)
10,x,x,11,10 (1xx21)
10,10,x,x,7 (23xx1)
10,7,x,x,10 (21xx3)

Quick Summary

  • The D chord contains the notes: D, F♯, A
  • In Open E tuning, there are 27 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 E tuning, there are 27 ways to play this chord.

How do you play D on Banjo?

To play D on in Open E tuning, use one of the 27 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 E tuning, there are 27 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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