D/Bb 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 Bb instead of the root.
Strings
X–1–0–2–3–2
Other names for the D/Bb chord
Other names: D major, Dmaj, DM
Music theory name: major triad
Common name: D major chord
Notes and intervals in the D/Bb chord
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| D | Root |
| F# | Major 3rd |
| A | Perfect 5th |
| Bb | Bass note |
All variations
Open
X–1–0–2–3–2
Open
X–1–4–2–3–2
Fret 5
6–5–7–7–7–X
Fret 5
X–X–8–7–7–5
Fret 8
X–X–8–11–10–10
Fret 10
X–13–12–11–10–10
Open
2–X–0–2–3–2