D Chord on Guitar (Major)
D major is a bright four-string chord used constantly in folk, country, and pop.
How to play it
- Place your 1st finger on the 2nd fret of the G (3rd) string.
- Place your 2nd finger on the 2nd fret of the high e (1st) string.
- Place your 3rd finger on the 3rd fret of the B (2nd) string.
- Strum only the four thinnest strings.
Fingering tip: Press just behind the fret wire, not on top of it. If a note buzzes, add a little pressure or move closer to the fret.
Practice loops
Play these slowly with one strum per beat. Loop each line for two minutes.
- D - G - A - bluegrass and country backbone. Strum each chord four times, then change.
- D - A - G - D - anthem loop. Strum each chord four times, then change.