D major Chord
D major is the major triad built on D — the bright, stable sound of D major.
Notes in the D major chord
D major contains D — F♯ — A. D major is the major triad built on D — the bright, stable sound of D major.
How to play D major
Open the chord finder above to see D major fingerings on piano, guitar, and ukulele simultaneously. Click any note on the diagram to play it on its own; use the strum button to roll the chord out from low to high.
D major in songs
D major appears in countless songs across rock, pop, jazz, and folk. Look it up in any tabbed song; if you see D major written above the lyrics, that's this chord.
FAQs
What's the difference between D major and Dm chords?
The third note changes. D major uses the major third interval; switching the third changes the entire emotional character.
What scale does D major come from?
D major sits naturally in D major and several related keys. Use the scale explorer to see which scales contain it.
Are there easier guitar voicings for D major?
Most chords have multiple voicings. The chord finder shows one common voicing; experienced guitarists often have several alternatives in different positions.