D/B Guitar Chord
The fundamental chord with a bright, happy and stable sound. Forms the basis of most popular, rock, folk and classical music. Consists of three notes: the root, major third and perfect fifth. This is a slash chord — the bass note is B instead of the root.
Strings
X–2–0–2–3–2
Other names for the D/B chord
Other names: D major, Dmaj, DM
Music theory name: major triad
Common name: D major chord
Notes and intervals in the D/B chord
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| D | Root |
| F# | Major 3rd |
| A | Perfect 5th |
| B | Bass note |
All variations
Open
X–2–0–2–3–2
Open
X–2–4–2–3–2
Fret 2
X–2–4–2–3–5
Fret 7
7–9–7–7–7–10
Fret 7
7–9–7–7–10–10