D Piano Chord

The D chord is a major triad built on the root note D. It contains the notes D, F#, A.

How to play D

DADF#F#

Press all highlighted keys together. Use any comfortable fingering — for a right-hand triad, thumb on root, middle on 3rd, pinky on 5th is standard.

Chord theory

Root note
D
Quality
Major triad
Notes (intervals)
D (Root), F# (M3), A (P5)
Number of notes
3

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Master one chord at a time. Once D feels natural, try the Dm chord, or browse easy piano songs to put it in context.