D/C Piano 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.
Recommended voicing
D4 · F#4 · A4
Notation for D/C chord
Other names: D major, D maj, D M
Music theory name: major triad
Common name: D major chord
Intervals and tones in D/C chord
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| D | Root |
| F# | Major 3rd |
| A | Perfect 5th |
Inversions
1st inversion
F#4 · A4 · D5
2nd inversion
A4 · D5 · F#5