Play D major on guitar
A bright little triangle of fingers on the thin strings. With G and C it gives you the three chords behind endless songs.
- Index finger on the 2nd fret of the G string.
- Ring finger on the 3rd fret of the B string.
- Middle finger on the 2nd fret of the high E string (thinnest).
- Strum only the four thinnest strings, starting from the open D.
Tip: Buzzing? Arch your fingers and press just behind the fret so they don't touch the strings next to them.
Try it now: Switch between G and D four times slowly. Keep your ring finger pointing at the B string as you move.
Next crumbs
- 🎸 MusicPlay G major on guitarAdd this to E minor and you can already play hundreds of songs.
- 🎸 MusicPlay C major on guitarThree fingers in a diagonal staircase, and you've got one of the first chords every guitarist learns.
- 🎸 MusicPlay A major on guitarThree fingers lined up in the same fret. It's one of the easiest chord shapes to see and remember.