D open chords
D
Dm
Dmaj7
Dm7
D7
D6
Dm6
Dm9
D13
Comment
All these chords are open, meaning that one or several strings is played open without any fingers pressing down. The chords are suitable for many styles, among some are contemporary pop and singer-songwriter. Notice that D13 include fingerings on the fourth and fifth fret.
Chord construction
D x - x - D - A - D - F#Dm x - x - D - A - D - F
Dmaj7 x - x - D - A - C# - F#
Dm7 x - x - D - A - C - F
D7 x - x - D - A - C - F#
D6 x - x - D - A - B - F#
Dm6 x - x - D - A - B - F
Dm9 x - x - D - C - F - E
D13 x - D - F# - C - B - E
Guitar versions of the chord
Notes in chord
D D – F# – ADm D – F – A
Dmaj7 D – F# – A – C#
Dm7 D – F – A – C
D7 D – F# – A – C
D6 D – F# – A – B
Dm6 D – F – A – B
Dm9 D – F – A – C– E
D13 D – F – A – C – E – G
Note structure in theory
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