D major guitar chord (D)
A major chord is made of the root, the major third and the perfect fifth. It is the backbone of most songs: a clear, stable, bright sound.
Positions and fingerings
Position 1 open position
Position 2 fret 5
Position 3 fret 10
× muted string · o open string · numbers: fingers (1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring, 4 pinky)
Chord notes
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| D | root |
| F♯ (F sharp) | major third |
| A | perfect fifth |
Formula: 1 – 3 – 5 · D – F♯ – A
A progression with this chord
The most common progression in pop music: thousands of songs are built on these four chords.