D Major

The chord of D Major has a a different set-up compared to the other chords we’ve covered so far. Instead of pushing the second finger across the neck beyond the first finger, it’s reveresed.

D Major is a four note chord in first position. In other words you only play four strings. The strings you leave out when strumming this chord are the thickest strings on the guitar; the E and A.

The shape of D Major may look a little intricate, but it’s quite simple. Here is how it’s formed:

• First finger behind the 2nd fret on the G string.
• Second finger just behind the the 2nd fret on the top E string.
• Third finger just behind the 3rd fret on the B string.
• The fourth string is played open.
• The E and A strings are not strummed.

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