D Mandolin Chord — Chart and Tabs in Open D Tuning

Short answer: D is a D Major chord with the notes D, F♯, A. In Open D tuning, there are 18 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: DM, DΔ, D maj, D Major

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How to Play D on Mandolin

D, DM, DΔ, Dmaj, DMajor

Notes: D, F♯, A

0,4,0,0 (.1..)
0,0,0,4 (...1)
0,4,0,4 (.1.2)
x,0,0,4 (x..1)
0,7,9,0 (.12.)
0,7,0,4 (.2.1)
0,4,0,7 (.1.2)
0,7,5,4 (.321)
0,4,5,7 (.123)
0,0,9,7 (..21)
0,7,9,7 (.132)
x,0,9,7 (x.21)
0,4,0,x (.1.x)
0,x,0,4 (.x.1)
0,7,9,x (.12x)
0,7,x,4 (.2x1)
0,4,x,7 (.1x2)
0,x,9,7 (.x21)

Quick Summary

  • The D chord contains the notes: D, F♯, A
  • In Open D tuning, there are 18 voicings available
  • Also written as: DM, DΔ, D maj, D Major
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Mandolin fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the D chord on Mandolin?

D is a D Major chord. It contains the notes D, F♯, A. On Mandolin in Open D tuning, there are 18 ways to play this chord.

How do you play D on Mandolin?

To play D on in Open D tuning, use one of the 18 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 Mandolin?

In Open D tuning, there are 18 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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