D 4-String Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in GDAD Tuning

Short answer: D is a D Major chord with the notes D, F♯, A. In GDAD tuning, there are 23 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: DM, DΔ, D maj, D Major

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How to Play D on 4-String Banjo

D, DM, DΔ, Dmaj, DMajor

Notes: D, F♯, A

11,0,0,0 (1...)
7,4,0,0 (21..)
x,0,0,4 (x..1)
7,7,9,7 (1121)
7,0,0,4 (2..1)
7,7,9,0 (123.)
7,4,0,4 (31.2)
7,7,0,4 (23.1)
7,4,0,7 (21.3)
7,7,5,4 (3421)
7,0,9,7 (1.32)
7,4,5,7 (3124)
11,0,0,7 (2..1)
x,0,9,7 (x.21)
11,0,9,7 (3.21)
11,0,0,x (1..x)
7,4,0,x (21.x)
7,7,9,x (112x)
7,x,9,7 (1x21)
7,x,0,4 (2x.1)
7,7,x,4 (23x1)
7,4,x,7 (21x3)
11,0,x,7 (2.x1)

Quick Summary

  • The D chord contains the notes: D, F♯, A
  • In GDAD tuning, there are 23 voicings available
  • Also written as: DM, DΔ, D maj, D Major
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the 4-String Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the D chord on 4-String Banjo?

D is a D Major chord. It contains the notes D, F♯, A. On 4-String Banjo in GDAD tuning, there are 23 ways to play this chord.

How do you play D on 4-String Banjo?

To play D on in GDAD tuning, use one of the 23 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 4-String Banjo?

In GDAD tuning, there are 23 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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