D Guitar Chord — Chart and Tabs in Drop B (7-String) Tuning

Short answer: D is a D Major chord with the notes D, F♯, A. In Drop B (7-String) tuning, there are 12 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

x,x,3,x,2,1,0 (xx3x21.)
x,0,3,x,2,1,x (x.3x21x)
x,x,10,x,11,x,8 (xx2x3x1)
3,x,x,x,2,1,0 (3xxx21.)
3,0,x,x,2,1,x (3.xx21x)
x,8,10,x,11,x,x (x12x3xx)
7,8,10,x,x,x,x (123xxxx)
10,8,7,x,x,x,x (321xxxx)
10,8,x,x,11,x,x (21xx3xx)
10,x,7,x,x,x,8 (3x1xxx2)
7,x,10,x,x,x,8 (1x3xxx2)
10,x,x,x,11,x,8 (2xxx3x1)

Quick Summary

  • The D chord contains the notes: D, F♯, A
  • In Drop B (7-String) tuning, there are 12 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 Drop B (7-String) tuning, there are 12 ways to play this chord.

How do you play D on Guitar?

To play D on in Drop B (7-String) tuning, use one of the 12 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 Drop B (7-String) tuning, there are 12 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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