D Guitar Chord — Chart and Tabs in B Flat Tuning

Short answer: D is a D Major chord with the notes D, F♯, A. In B Flat tuning, there are 10 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: DM, DΔ, D maj, D Major

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How to Play D on Guitar

D, DM, DΔ, Dmaj, DMajor

Notes: D, F♯, A

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x,9,11,x,11,x (x12x3x)
11,x,x,11,11,x (1xx11x)
11,9,8,x,x,x (321xxx)
8,9,11,x,x,x (123xxx)
11,x,8,11,x,x (2x13xx)
8,x,11,11,x,x (1x23xx)
11,9,x,x,11,x (21xx3x)
11,x,8,x,7,x (3x2x1x)
8,x,11,x,7,x (2x3x1x)

Quick Summary

  • The D chord contains the notes: D, F♯, A
  • In B Flat tuning, there are 10 voicings available
  • Also written as: DM, DΔ, D maj, D Major
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Guitar fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the D chord on Guitar?

D is a D Major chord. It contains the notes D, F♯, A. On Guitar in B Flat tuning, there are 10 ways to play this chord.

How do you play D on Guitar?

To play D on in B Flat tuning, use one of the 10 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 Guitar?

In B Flat tuning, there are 10 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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