In this video
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