D Guitar Chords
Every common chord built on D, from D and Dm to sevenths, suspended and diminished chords. Open a chart to see its fingering, notes and other shapes.
Chords in the key of D major
These seven chords are built from the D major scale, so they sound good together. Most songs in D major use them.
- ID
- iiEm
- iiiF♯m
- IVG
- VA
- viBm
- vii°C♯dim
Frequently asked questions
What are the basic D chords on guitar?
Start with D (major), Dm (minor) and D7 (dominant seventh). Together they cover most songs that use D chords.
Which chords are in the key of D major?
The key of D major uses D Em F♯m G A Bm C♯dim. The major chords on scale degrees I, IV and V are the ones you will use most.
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Ukulele Tuner
Soprano, concert, tenor and baritone ukulele.
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Violin Tuner
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Viola Tuner
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Open G, double C, sawmill, tenor and Irish tenor.
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