D open chords

Choose from note:
C D E F G A B

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# – A
Dm 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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