# How to play D major / A (2nd inversion) chord on guitar — Shape 507775 | Guitar Wiz

> Learn how to play the D major / A (2nd inversion) chord on guitar (Shape 507775). Follow our step-by-step finger placement instructions to master this fretboard shape. Place the 1st finger on the 5th fret of the 6th string.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-major/a/507775

## Chord Facts

- Canonical chord: D major
- Display name: D/A
- Notes: D, F♯, A
- Intervals: 1 (D), 3 (F♯), 5 (A)

## How To Play This Shape

- Place the 1st finger on the 5th fret of the 6th string
- Place the 2nd finger on the 5th fret of the 1st string
- Place the 3rd finger on the 7th fret of the 2nd string, 3rd string, and 4th string in barre position

## Other Resources

- Parent chord page: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-major/a/
- Chord library: https://guitarwiz.app/chords