D Major Chord

Lesson Goals:

♦ Learn proper fingering for the D major chord
♦ Play the D chord clearly
♦ Visualize chord pattern

In today's lesson we will learn the D major chord.

The D chord is formed by placing the 1st finger on the 2nd fret of the 3rd string, the 3rd finger on the 3rd fret of the 2nd string, and the 2nd finger on the 2nd fret of the 1st string.

 

Now let’s try playing the D chord. Concentrate on getting your left hand fingers in position and making sure each note sounds clearly. Don’t worry too much about right hand technique , just strum the chord with your pick or thumb.