Chord · Triads
D — D Major
D is the D major chord. It is built on the root D with major 3rd (F♯) and perfect 5th (A) above it — the formula 1 3 5, sounding the notes D F♯ A. On the piano it sits at D (octave 4) and above in the library's voicing; the same 3 notes in any octave are still D.
- Root
- D
- Quality
- Major
- Formula
- 1 3 5
- Notes
- D F♯ A
On the keyboard
Right-hand fingering for this voicing: 1–3–5 (1 is the thumb).
The notes of D
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | D | root | D4 |
| 3 | F♯ | major 3rd | F♯4 |
| 5 | A | perfect 5th | A4 |
Other triads on D
Major chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.