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The D major chord on piano
D major is built from D, F♯, A. Press play above to hear it.
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What notes are in the D major chord?
The D major chord is made up of D, F♯, A.
Notes & intervals
| D | Root |
| F♯ | Major third |
| A | Perfect fifth |
How to play it
Right hand
1-3-5
Left hand
5-3-1
Black keys: 1
Which keys use the D major chord?
D major occurs naturally in these keys: IV of A major, III of B minor, I of D major, VII of E minor, VI of F♯ minor, V of G major.
How it sounds
A major chord sounds bright and settled — the sound most ears call "happy."