The D Major Chord

I'll walk you through mastering the D major chord on electric guitar.

• Exactly how to place your fingers

• Use your thumb for some muting

• Break down of the optimal hand positioning

• How to practice lifting and replacing your fingers

• Electric guitar-specific techniques to make your chord sound crisp and clear

Strum the D Major chord with all 6 strings

Learn to play the D Major chord.

• Index Finger - Fret 2 String 3

• Middle Finger - Fret 2 String 1

• Ring Finger - Fret 3 String 2

Then strum from string 4

Remember for good Open Chord technique:

• Elbow tucked into side

• Sit right back into your chair, ideally with back support

• Fingers curled over so the finger tips touch the strings

• Fingers placed down one at a time to form the chord

• The thumb just coming over the top of the fretboard

• Ideally, strum from string 4 down to string 1