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Guitar D chord diagram

D

How to play D

To play D, press fret 2 on the low E string with finger 2, press fret 2 on the G string with finger 2, press fret 2 on the high E string with finger 2, let A, D ring open, mute B.

Tips

  • Finger 2: low E fret 2. Finger 2: G fret 2. Finger 2: high E fret 2.
  • Mute the x strings: B.
  • Let these ring open: A, D.
  • Strum once, then pick strings individually to confirm everything is clean.
  • Keep your fretting fingers curved so you don’t touch adjacent strings.

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