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Shapes 6 How to play D Index finger (1): 2th fret of the G string. Middle finger (2): 2th fret of the C string. Ring finger (3): 2th fret of the E string. Let ring open: A string. ‹ D chord on ukulele, shape 1 of 5 Frets 2220 1 2 3 G C E A
D chord on ukulele, shape 1 of 5 Frets 2220 1 2 3 A E C G
2220 · D shape
D chord on ukulele, shape 2 of 5 Frets 2225 1 4 G C E A
D chord on ukulele, shape 2 of 5 Frets 2225 1 4 A E C G
2225 · C shape
D chord on ukulele, shape 3 of 5 Frets x220 2 3 G C E A D chord on ukulele, shape 3 of 5 Frets x220 2 3 A E C G x220
D chord on ukulele, shape 4 of 5 Frets 7655 5fr 1 3 2 G C E A
D chord on ukulele, shape 4 of 5 Frets 7655 5fr 1 3 2 A E C G
7655 · A shape
D chord on ukulele, shape 5 of 5 Frets 7-9-10-9 7fr 1 2 4 3 G C E A
D chord on ukulele, shape 5 of 5 Frets 7-9-10-9 7fr 1 2 4 3 A E C G
7-9-10-9 · G shape
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Chords that go with D The other chords of D major, the key where D is home (I). Songs in this key move between them.
Em ii Em Strings from lowest to highest: open, fret 4 finger 3, fret 3 finger 2, fret 2 finger 1. F♯m iii F♯m Strings from lowest to highest: fret 2 finger 2, fret 1 finger 1, fret 2 finger 3, open. G IV G Strings from lowest to highest: open, fret 2 finger 1, fret 3 finger 3, fret 2 finger 2. A V A Strings from lowest to highest: fret 2 finger 2, fret 1 finger 1, open, open. Bm vi Bm Strings from lowest to highest: fret 4 finger 3, fret 2 finger 1, fret 2 finger 1, fret 2 finger 1. Barre at fret 2. C♯dim vii° C♯dim Strings from lowest to highest: open, fret 1 finger 1, open, muted. Strumming patterns to try ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ Four downs Steady, for learning changes ↓ ↓ ↑ ↑ ↓ ↑ Folk / pop The everyday pattern ↓ ↓ ↑ ↓ ↑ Ballad Slow songs, 3/4 or 6/8 ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ Reggae skank Off-beat chops About the D chord D major is built from 3 notes: D (1), F♯ (3), A (5). The lowest note you play should be the root, D, highlighted on the diagram. Above you will find 6 shapes for it across the neck. Learn the first one, then use the others to keep your hand close to the next chord in the song.
D belongs to G major (V), D major (I), A major (IV), E minor (VII), G minor (V).
