D Mandolin Chord — Chart and Tabs in Standard Tuning

Short answer: D is a D Major chord with the notes D, F♯, A. In Standard tuning, there are 12 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: DM, DΔ, D maj, D Major

How to Play D on Mandolin

D, DM, DΔ, Dmaj, DMajor

Notes: D, F♯, A

x,0,0,2 (x..1)
11,0,0,10 (2..1)
7,7,9,10 (1123)
7,4,0,5 (31.2)
x,0,9,5 (x.21)
7,4,5,5 (4123)
7,7,9,5 (2341)
11,0,0,x (1..x)
7,4,0,x (21.x)
7,7,9,x (112x)
7,4,x,5 (31x2)
7,x,9,5 (2x31)

Quick Summary

  • The D chord contains the notes: D, F♯, A
  • In Standard tuning, there are 12 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 Standard tuning, there are 12 ways to play this chord.

How do you play D on Mandolin?

To play D on in Standard 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 Mandolin?

In Standard 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.