D
Triads · D root
D
The brightest, most stable triad. The foundation of Western tonal music.
0 st4 st7 st
Notes in D
DRoot
F#3rd
A5th
D is bright and resonant, especially on guitar (open D chord). Very common in folk, rock, and pop.
Identify the Chord Quality on D
Each chord below is played on D. Listen and identify whether you heard D, Dm, D7, or another quality — the hardest and most useful ear training skill.
Major in All 12 Keys
Other Chords in D
Related Triads
About the D Chord
The D chord is a major chord built on D. It contains the notes D, F#, A — the root, third, and fifth.
The brightest, most stable triad. The foundation of Western tonal music. Practising the D chord across different voicings and contexts builds the harmonic recognition that lets you identify it instantly in any musical setting — whether in a band mix, a recording, or a live performance.