guitar chord C\D?

Answer 1

This could be a lot of different chords depending on the context you're looking at.
In a C chord, the D note is the suspended 2nd (or the add9).
But usually if that's what's meant, the chord will be written as either Csus2 or Cadd9.
The "/D" implies a D as the bass note. My guess would be that the chord would be:

XX0010

But realistically, a Csus2 or Cadd9 would do.

Csus2
X35533

Cadd9
032033

Answer 2

The chord you are referring to is simply a C major chord with a D in the Bass. Usually, when you are in a group situation, the Bass guitar would take care of the D and you could simply play the C chord and it would all work out. It's a little bit more complicated when you do it all by yourself however.

The easiest way to play this chord alone, is to barre (lay your first finger across) the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th strings (D / G / C / E) at the 5th fret and do not play (or mute) the first and sixth strings. You can hear this chord in the opening chorus of "Silly Love Songs" written by Paul McCartney. Your parents probably have a copy of this on vinyl somewhere. (LOL)

6/X 5/5-4/5-3/5-2/5 1/X (X / D / G / C / E / X)

You can get a reasonable substitution (not correct, but sounds close) by playing a C major Chord

6/0 5/3 4/2 3/0 2/1 1/0 (E / C / E / G / C / E)
(You are better off not playing the sixth string, Too many E's)

or

6/3 5/3 4/2 3/0 2/1 1/0 (G / C / E / G / C / E)

and taking out the 4/2

6/3 5/3 4/0 3/0 2/1 1/0 (G / C / D / G / C / E)
Again, it's better not to play the sixth string because you want that D to ring out

This is actually a C major, with a suspended second. It sounds a little bit like a C/D however and can usually be substituted in a pinch

The best bet is the first solution of course, but take your pick.

Hope this helps.

Answer 3

The link is a good reference for alot of chords.

Answer 4

I believe you're referencing the following chord formation:

X3OO1O

Answer 5

First fret on the B string (5th from top), dont play the top E and A

Answer 6

Hummmmm, yes, you are in tune.