How do you play the D major chord?

To play the D major chord on piano, press the following keys simultaneously: D (Perfect unison), F# (Major third) and A (Perfect fifth). Find these notes on the piano keyboard and press them all at the same time to sound the D major chord.

What notes are in the D major chord?

The D major chord consists of 3 notes: D, F# and A. These notes together form the D major chord.

What intervals make up the D major chord?

The D major chord contains the following intervals from its root note (D): D (Perfect unison), F# (Major third) and A (Perfect fifth).

D major

The D major chord consists of the D (Perfect unison), F# (Major third) and A (Perfect fifth) notes.

How to play the D major chord

Find D (Root) on the piano keyboard
Add F# (Major third) — 4 semitones above D
Add A (Perfect fifth) — 7 semitones above D
Press all 3 notes simultaneously to sound the D major chord

Related chords with different root

F# m(#5)

Related slash chords

F# m3/D