I-IV-V foundation
This is the core major-key movement behind blues, rock, country, and pop progressions.
Guitar chord companion
D Major Chord
Learn the D Major chord on guitar with chord tones, intervals, and interactive fretboard shapes.
1D3F#5A
Playable D Major Chord voicings
Start with these chord-box shapes, then use the full fretboard below to see every chord tone.
D shape, open position
Low to high strings: x x 0 2 3 2
C shape, fret 2
Low to high strings: x 5 4 2 3 2
A shape, fret 5
Low to high strings: x 5 7 7 7 5
G shape, fret 7
Low to high strings: 10 9 7 7 7 10
E shape, fret 10
Low to high strings: 10 12 12 11 10 10
Full fretboard map
Every D Major Chord chord tone across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
CAGED
Common progressions using D Major
Try these progressions to hear the chord in context instead of treating it as an isolated shape.
I-vi-IV-V loop
A familiar pop progression that balances a stable tonic with relative minor color.
Chord Tones
| Degree | Interval | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | R | D |
| 3 | 3 | F# |
| 5 | 5 | A |
Compatible Scales
Formula
R – 3 – 5