D Major – Diatonic Guitar Chords

Relative minor: B Minor. Explore diatonic triads and jump to chord diagrams.

Chords in the Key of D Major

These are the seven diatonic chords in D Major:

  1. I: D Major
  2. ii: E Minor
  3. iii: F# Minor
  4. IV: G Major
  5. V: A Major
  6. vi: B Minor
  7. vii°: C# Diminished

Diatonic Triads

I

D Major

Chord Diagram
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The bright and uplifting open chord - Essential for folk, rock, and pop

Beginner
ii

E Minor

Chord Diagram
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The easiest guitar chord - Only 2 fingers needed! Perfect starting point for beginners

Beginner
iii

F# Minor

Chord Diagram
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F# minor is a barre chord that requires strength and proper finger positioning

Intermediate
IV

G Major

Chord Diagram
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A bright, open chord that pairs perfectly with C major and forms the backbone of countless songs

Beginner
V

A Major

Chord Diagram
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Bright and jangly open chord - Essential for folk, country, and rock

Beginner
vi

B Minor

Chord Diagram
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Your first barre chord challenge in minor - Deep, emotional sound

Intermediate
vii°
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Diatonic Seventh Chords

Imaj7

D Major 7

Chord Diagram
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A bright major 7th chord that's essential for folk and country music

Intermediate
ii7

E Minor 7

Chord Diagram
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A mellow minor 7th chord that's perfect for folk, pop, and jazz

Beginner
iii7
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IVmaj7

G Major 7

Chord Diagram
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A bright major 7th chord that adds sophistication to folk and pop progressions

Intermediate
V7

A7

Chord Diagram
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A dominant 7th chord that adds tension and bluesy character

Beginner
vi7

B Minor 7

Chord Diagram
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A sophisticated minor 7th chord that's essential for jazz and R&B

Intermediate
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Common Progressions

  • D - A - Bm - G
  • D - G - A - D
  • D - Cadd9 - G - D
See progressions in D Major

Practice Flow

  • Learn diatonic chords (I–vii°) above with clean tone.
  • Practice 2–3 progressions for 3–5 minutes each.
  • Work on smooth changes with metronome 70–90 BPM.
Progressions in D MajorChord transition drillsStrumming techniques

Nashville Number System

1 2m 3m 4 5 6m 7°

Practice Tips in D Major

  • Work D–G–A with down-up patterns at 80–100 BPM
  • Practice Bm transitions to strengthen barre technique