# D major Guitar Chord

> The D major major chord, built from the root (D major), major third F♯, and perfect fifth A, delivers a bright, harmonious sound that feels resolved and complete. Its balanced structure makes it the foundation of Western harmony, widely used across all genres to convey joy, strength, and stability.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-major

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: D
- Notes: D, F♯, A
- Intervals: 1 (D), 3 (F♯), 5 (A)
- Mood: happy, bright, stable, uplifting
- Genres: Pop, Rock, Classical, Country
- Playable shapes: 70

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: -1 -1 0 2 3 2 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-major/xx0232)
- Shape 2: -1 5 4 2 3 2 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-major/x54232)
- Shape 3: -1 5 7 7 7 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-major/x57775)
- Shape 4: 10 12 12 11 10 10 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-major/accbaa)
- Shape 5: -1 5 0 7 7 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-major/x50775)
- Shape 6: -1 -1 0 7 7 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-major/xx0775)
- Shape 7: -1 -1 0 11 10 10 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-major/xx0baa)
- Shape 8: 10 0 0 11 10 10 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-major/a00baa)

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