D Guitar Chord — Chart and Tabs in Hendrix Tuning

Short answer: D is a D Major chord with the notes D, F♯, A. In Hendrix tuning, there are 34 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,6,5,3,4,3 (x43121)
x,6,8,8,8,6 (x12341)
x,6,8,0,8,6 (x13.42)
11,10,8,8,8,11 (321114)
x,x,1,3,4,3 (xx1243)
x,x,x,8,8,6 (xxx231)
x,6,8,0,4,6 (x24.13)
x,6,x,3,4,3 (x3x121)
x,6,8,0,8,x (x12.3x)
x,6,x,8,8,6 (x1x231)
x,6,8,x,8,6 (x12x31)
x,6,x,0,4,6 (x2x.13)
11,x,8,8,8,11 (2x1113)
x,6,x,0,8,6 (x1x.32)
x,6,5,x,4,6 (x32x14)
11,10,8,x,8,11 (321x14)
x,6,5,x,8,6 (x21x43)
x,6,5,8,x,6 (x214x3)
11,x,8,0,11,11 (2x1.34)
11,x,8,0,8,11 (3x1.24)
x,6,x,0,x,6 (x1x.x2)
x,6,x,x,8,6 (x1xx21)
x,6,5,x,x,6 (x21xx3)
11,x,x,0,11,11 (1xx.23)
x,6,8,x,8,x (x12x3x)
11,10,8,x,8,x (321x1x)
11,x,8,0,11,x (2x1.3x)
11,x,8,x,8,11 (2x1x13)
11,x,8,0,8,x (3x1.2x)
11,10,x,x,11,11 (21xx34)
11,10,8,x,11,x (321x4x)
11,x,x,0,11,x (1xx.2x)
11,x,8,x,8,x (2x1x1x)
11,10,x,x,11,x (21xx3x)

Quick Summary

  • The D chord contains the notes: D, F♯, A
  • In Hendrix tuning, there are 34 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 Hendrix tuning, there are 34 ways to play this chord.

How do you play D on Guitar?

To play D on in Hendrix tuning, use one of the 34 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 Hendrix tuning, there are 34 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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