Accessible Page: The D Major Chord

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Chord Shapes

There are 16 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Let the A string play without pressing any fret
• Let the D string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 2 of the G string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 2 of the high E string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 3 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 5 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 7 of the D, G and B strings at the same time

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 10 of the low E, B and high E strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 11 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 12 of the A string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 12 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 4

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Let the D string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 2 of the G string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 2 of the high E string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 3 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 5

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 2 of the G and high E strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 3 of the B string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 4 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 5 of the A string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 6

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 5 of the A and high E strings at the same time
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 7 of the D, G and B strings at the same time

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 7

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Let the A string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 2 of the G and high E strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 3 of the B string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 4 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position uses open strings

Position 8

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Let the D string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 5 of the high E string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 7 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 7 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 9

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 2 of the G string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 3 of the B string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 4 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 5 of the A string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 10

Fingers Positions

• Mute the D string
• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 9 of the A string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 10 of the low E string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 11 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 11

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 2 of the G and high E strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 3 of the B string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 4 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 12

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 7 of the D, G and B strings at the same time

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 13

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Let the A string play without pressing any fret
• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 2 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 4 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 14

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 7 of the D, G and B strings at the same time
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 10 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 15

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 10 of the B and high E strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 11 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 12 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 16

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the G string
• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 4 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 5 of the A string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

D maj Description

Welcome to our in-depth tutorial on the D major (D maj) chord, a fundamental part of the Major Chords family. The D maj chord is composed of three distinct notes: D, F#, and A. These notes are built from specific music intervals: 1, 3, and 5, also known as the Root, Major Third, and Perfect Fifth, respectively.

Understanding these intervals is crucial to mastering the D maj chord and other chords in general. If you're unfamiliar with these terms, we recommend checking out our comprehensive tutorial on fretboard intervals and our guide on how to denote chords based on the intervals that compose them.

As part of this tutorial, we'll provide you with detailed chord diagrams and fretboard patterns that visually represent the tones that make up the D maj chord. This hands-on approach will help you grasp the structure of the chord and how it's played on the guitar. If you're interested in learning more about how chords are built, our tutorial on building chords by stacking intervals is a great resource.

While the D maj chord is a staple in many music genres, it's just one of the many chords that guitarists should familiarize themselves with. For a broader understanding of guitar chords, don't hesitate to explore our full tutorial on all types of guitar chords.

As you progress in your guitar journey, you'll discover the beauty of chord progressions and how different chords can be combined to create songs. To get started with this, our tutorial on common chord progressions is a must-read.

We hope this introduction to the D maj chord has sparked your interest and we look forward to helping you master this essential chord. Happy strumming!

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