# How to play D major chord on guitar — Shape a00baa | Guitar Wiz

> Learn how to play the D major chord on guitar (Shape a00baa). Follow our step-by-step finger placement instructions to master this fretboard shape. Place the 1st finger on the 10th fret of the 6th string.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-major/a00baa

## Chord Facts

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

## How To Play This Shape

- Place the 1st finger on the 10th fret of the 6th string
- Place the 2nd finger on the 10th fret of the 1st string and 2nd string in barre position
- Place the 3rd finger on the 11th fret of the 3rd string

## Other Resources

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