In this article I will explain how to build and play the D chord in all its variations and instruments (guitar, ukulele and piano) in a very simple way.
D chord [Musical explanation]
🙏 Before we dive into how to build the D chord on guitar, let me ask you for 2 minutes to explain to you the theory behind it:
First of all, the D triad chord, like any other chord, can be major or minor.
Likewise, if we add its seventh we would obtain the D seventh chord (tetrad):
D Major Chord
The D major chord is defined by the following notes:
- Type: major triad.
- Formule: 1 3 5.
- Music notes: D (1) F# (3) A (5).
- Chords to play with: IV (G) y V (A).
Which presents the following diagram on the guitar:
Ukulele
Piano
D Minor Chord (Dm)
The D minor chord is defined by the following notes:
- Type: minor triad.
- Formule: 1 ♭3 5.
- Music notes: D (1) F (♭3) A (5).
- Chords to play with: iv (Gm) y v (Am).
Which presents the following diagram on the guitar:
Ukulele
Piano
D Major Seventh Chord (Dmaj7)
The D major 7th chord is defined by the following notes:
- Type: tetrad.
- Formule: 1 3 5 7.
- Music notes: D (1) F# (3) A (5) C# (7).
- Chords to play with: IVmaj7 (Gmaj7) y V7 (A7).
Which presents the following diagram on the guitar:
Ukulele
Piano
D Dominant Seventh Chord (D7)
The D dominant 7th chord is defined by the following notes:
- Type: major tetrad.
- Formule: 1 3 5 ♭7.
- Music notes: D (1) F# (3) A (5) C (♭7).
- Chords to play with: IVmaj7 (Gmaj7) y V7 (Am7).
Which presents the following diagram on the guitar:
Ukulele
Piano
D Minor Seventh Chord (Cm7)
The D dominant 7th chord is defined by the following notes:
- Type: tetrad.
- Formule: 1 ♭3 5 ♭7.
- Music notes: D (1) F (♭3) A (5) C (♭7).
- Chords to play with: v (Am7).
Which presents the following diagram on the guitar:
Ukulele
Piano
