D chord on Balalaika – Tenor (AAD)
in Tenor (AAD) tuning
D
Major
Notes:D · F# · A
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Fingerings (12)
D shapes as text
| Shape | Frets | Fingers | Notes | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 5 4 | – 2 1 | A D F# | easy | |
| 5 9 7 | 1 3 2 | D F# A | hard | |
| 9 12 0 | 1 2 – | F# A D | medium | |
| 5 0 4 | 2 – 1 | D A F# | easy | |
| 9 5 7 | 3 1 2 | F# D A | hard | |
| 12 9 0 | 2 1 – | A F# D | medium | |
| 0 9 0 | – 1 – | A F# D | easy | |
| 9 0 0 | 1 – – | F# A D | easy | |
| 9 12 12 | 1 2 3 | F# A D | medium | |
| 12 9 12 | 2 1 3 | A F# D | medium | |
| 0 9 12 | – 1 2 | A F# D | medium | |
| 9 0 12 | 1 – 2 | F# A D | medium |
The D chord (Major) is built from the notes D, F#, A. Below are playable fingerings for Balalaika – Tenor (AAD) generated for your selected tuning, ordered from open-position shapes up the neck. Tap a diagram to hear it, or switch to the piano view to see the same harmony on keys.
How the D chord is built
Formula: 1 · 3 · 5
| Degree | Semitones | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | D |
| 3 | 4 | F# |
| 5 | 7 | A |
More D chords
Other roots
See D in another tuning
What notes make up the D chord?
D is a Major chord built from the notes D, F#, A.
How do I read the diagram?
Strings run left to right from the lowest to the first string; the numbers show which finger presses each fret. An ○ marks an open string, an ✕ marks a muted one.