D Piano Chord

The D major chord (D) is made of the notes D, F♯ and A. Its formula is 1 – 3 – 5.

Tap the keyboard to hear D.

Notes in D

Note	Formula	Interval from root
D	1	root
F♯	3	major 3rd
A	5	perfect 5th

How to play D on piano

Right hand: fingers 1-3-5
Left hand: fingers 5-3-1

Fingers are numbered from the thumb (1) to the little finger (5).

D inversions

root position: D

D – F♯ – A · RH 1-3-5, LH 5-3-1

1st inversion: D/F#

F♯ – A – D · RH 1-2-5, LH 5-3-1

2nd inversion: D/A

A – D – F♯ · RH 1-3-5, LH 5-2-1

Other names for D

D is also written as Dmaj, DM.

Keys that contain D

D major (D is the I chord)
G major (D is the V chord)
A major (D is the IV chord)
E minor (D is the VII chord)
F♯ minor (D is the VI chord)
B minor (D is the III chord)

More D chords

Major chords in every key