Trying to play chord d on the guitar unsure about what strings need to be brushed?

Question

Just learning on my own and need help please.

It is an uppercase D, Sorry. And thanks for the great answer.

It does show an open 4

Now I understand. Thanks

Answer 1

I'm not sure if you mean a Dmajor chord or a dminor chord (in most literature, major keys are designated with an upper case, minor keys with a lower case). In either case, the typical chord shape for these cords involves fingers on the lower 3 strings. The open D on the 4th string is essential as the root of the chord, while the open A on the 5th string is optional. Do NOT play the open E on the 6th string as it will be quite discordant with the rest of the chord.

So the short answer is either 4 or 5 strings.

If you see this in a chord diagram, they will show the finger positions on the frets of the lower 3 strings, an 'o' above the 4th and 5th strings (meaning play them open) and an 'x' above the 6th string (meaning do not play this string). I would try to show this here, but unless you're viewing with fixed pitch fonts, the chord diagram will look distorted.

Answer 2

Playing the basic D major chord is simple, yet it can be striking for the ear. Using the chord formation of XOO232 you could start by striking the fundamental tone of D (fourth string) strum downward and then alternate by picking the A on the fifth string and then strum downward. Simply repeat the process while playing in four-four time.

This method is an old Johnny Cash lead-in, but works in many genres of music. Later, as you build expertise, you can fill in runs to precede a chord.

Answer 3

It's easier if you see it, go to google and type this, guitar chord chart, it's the first one that comes up, and there you'll see a chart, click on it and you'll see how to make lots of chords, good luck, hope this helps, bye !!!!!!!!!