# 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. With A in the bass, this voicing functions as the 2nd inversion of D major.

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

## 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: 97

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: -1 0 0 2 3 2 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-major/a/x00232)
- Shape 2: -1 0 4 2 3 2 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-major/a/x04232)
- Shape 3: 5 5 0 7 7 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-major/a/550775)
- Shape 4: 5 0 0 7 7 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-major/a/500775)
- Shape 5: -1 0 0 7 7 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-major/a/x00775)
- Shape 6: 5 5 7 7 7 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-major/a/557775)
- Shape 7: -1 -1 7 7 7 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-major/a/xx7775)
- Shape 8: 5 0 7 7 7 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-major/a/507775)

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