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How to play the D Chord on guitar (+ mistakes to avoid)

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Published 26 Mar 2022

🎸 Learn how to play the D chord on the guitar. Try these tips and nail this chord, even if you're a beginner! :) 💡 Learn More! My Courses help millions of people learn how to play. I'm sure it'll help you too! www.justinguitar.com/guitar-lessons 💙 Dig My Content? Subscribe for More! http://bit.ly/jgtr-sub I appreciate your support. :) 💙 #JustinGuitar #JustinGuitarChords #GuitarChords #Chords #GuitarLessons #GuitarForBeginners

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Comments - 40

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@johnstack50082 years ago So far D and C have been the hardest. I still struggle with D after 8 months. 180
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@Anthony-pz7tl6 months ago Can’t nail this…even after trimming my nails to zero 😂 17
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@tm5brown5208 months ago My D chord sounded so low and I thought it was because my guitar wasn't tuned. Wasn't that. I thought I might've been playing it wrong. Wasn't that. I just was playing the top two chords, and it sounded too low. Fixed it, and now when I play Dandelions by Ruth B, it sounds worlds better. Thanks! ... 14
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@humanizedtrash7058last month Been trying this for an hour now my fingers are bout to chip off 3
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@Jackoman18 months ago Thank man I've been doing it wrong by getting the 3rd finger in the middle of the 3rd fret, pressing extra hard and injuring my fingers 6
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@roscmonlast month I've only been learning for about 3 months but i figured out that i like switching my index and middle finger. Middle finger on 2nd fret, G string, index finger on 2nd fret, E string, ring finger on 3rd fret B string.
This feels more natural and it's easier. But I'm concerned that there's a reason that i should work on doing it correctly instead of doing it this easier way.
Can someone tell me if I'm going to run into issues down the line by switching my first 2 fingers? ... 1
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@Valentina-xv9cs3 weeks ago This video saved me, I struggled with some of the mistakes that you've mentioned here. Thanks a lot!!
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@FurchGuitarsOfficial2 years ago Happy birthday, Justin! 🥳 We wish all your musical and personal dreams come true! 4
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@acousticAFK2 years ago After 2 months i finally mastered this chord nov-20-2022 24
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@KikonSketches8 months ago My biggest problem is accidentally playing the strings low E and A😩 2
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@dylanjohnson8541last month Not muting the bottom string is tough 😅
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@shanemarshall6818last month Practice, practice, practice but also, little and often is better than slogging it out for an hour
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@philipbrailey8 months ago Thanks, I also wondered why it sounded like I’m missing something.
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@scott-in-dfw30052 years ago Hey Justin, Love these shorts! But the list says there are 4 videos, 2 are hidden...why? 1
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@aymslt87432 years ago My third finger keeps muting the thinnest string, anyone have any idea how to fix it? 26
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@iluvditlast year if we playing D major we need to Strum Up-Down Only the 4 strings.
please give me a clarity about this.
I confused !
E A D G B e
x O - - -
| | | | | |
| | | 1 | 2
| | | | 3 |
| | | | | | ... 3
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@extremecowz76942 years ago First chord I’m trying. How hard do I press? I’m missing a d string so that might be it but I’m getting it replaced soon. Just need to know how hard to press
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@EnglishVibes3312 months ago I’m muting that outer string - the middle finger is there , but the 4th finger is a bit lazy 😢
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@tempslip3 days ago Bar the g,b and e strings. It's so much easier.
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@ytupdates3063last year Why my thin string don't sound after pressing too hard😭😭 2
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@Shaan_Maan2 years ago Hello Justin,how can I take private online lessons from you? Because I really want to take lessons and actually I am from India so I can't take offline lessons with you...please reply me how can I take private online lesson from you? ... 3
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@darrenjones30806 months ago I hate this chord. I can play it fine by itself, but I really struggle switching from A to D without missing a beat (using a metronome for example).
When I rush/hurry the change I always end up muting the thinnest string. Not sure if its a problem with finger two or three but yeah its bloody annoying after a week and still struggling!
I cant even play the most basic of songs until I learn to swap from A to D without missing a beat.....but I'll get there eventually !! ... 1
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@jaykay42886 days ago So like, couldn't you just use your pinky finger instead of stretching?
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@justinguitar2 years ago Learn More! My Beginner Course is FREE:
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@SixStringPicker2 years ago um why are you showing how to do the d chord its like one of the easiest 😂 2
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@johnstack50082 years ago So far D and C have been the hardest. I still struggle with D after 8 months. 180
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@Anthony-pz7tl6 months ago Can’t nail this…even after trimming my nails to zero 😂 17
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@tm5brown5208 months ago My D chord sounded so low and I thought it was because my guitar wasn't tuned. Wasn't that. I thought I might've been playing it wrong. Wasn't that. I just was playing the top two chords, and it sounded too low. Fixed it, and now when I play Dandelions by Ruth B, it sounds worlds better. Thanks! ... 14
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@humanizedtrash7058last month Been trying this for an hour now my fingers are bout to chip off 3
@

@Jackoman18 months ago Thank man I've been doing it wrong by getting the 3rd finger in the middle of the 3rd fret, pressing extra hard and injuring my fingers 6
@

@roscmonlast month I've only been learning for about 3 months but i figured out that i like switching my index and middle finger. Middle finger on 2nd fret, G string, index finger on 2nd fret, E string, ring finger on 3rd fret B string.
This feels more natural and it's easier. But I'm concerned that there's a reason that i should work on doing it correctly instead of doing it this easier way.
Can someone tell me if I'm going to run into issues down the line by switching my first 2 fingers? ... 1
@

@Valentina-xv9cs3 weeks ago This video saved me, I struggled with some of the mistakes that you've mentioned here. Thanks a lot!!
@

@FurchGuitarsOfficial2 years ago Happy birthday, Justin! 🥳 We wish all your musical and personal dreams come true! 4
@

@acousticAFK2 years ago After 2 months i finally mastered this chord nov-20-2022 24
@

@KikonSketches8 months ago My biggest problem is accidentally playing the strings low E and A😩 2
@

@dylanjohnson8541last month Not muting the bottom string is tough 😅
@

@shanemarshall6818last month Practice, practice, practice but also, little and often is better than slogging it out for an hour
@

@philipbrailey8 months ago Thanks, I also wondered why it sounded like I’m missing something.
@

@scott-in-dfw30052 years ago Hey Justin, Love these shorts! But the list says there are 4 videos, 2 are hidden...why? 1
@

@aymslt87432 years ago My third finger keeps muting the thinnest string, anyone have any idea how to fix it? 26
@

@iluvditlast year if we playing D major we need to Strum Up-Down Only the 4 strings.
please give me a clarity about this.
I confused !
E A D G B e
x O - - -
| | | | | |
| | | 1 | 2
| | | | 3 |
| | | | | | ... 3
@

@extremecowz76942 years ago First chord I’m trying. How hard do I press? I’m missing a d string so that might be it but I’m getting it replaced soon. Just need to know how hard to press
@

@EnglishVibes3312 months ago I’m muting that outer string - the middle finger is there , but the 4th finger is a bit lazy 😢
@

@tempslip3 days ago Bar the g,b and e strings. It's so much easier.
@

@ytupdates3063last year Why my thin string don't sound after pressing too hard😭😭 2
@

@Shaan_Maan2 years ago Hello Justin,how can I take private online lessons from you? Because I really want to take lessons and actually I am from India so I can't take offline lessons with you...please reply me how can I take private online lesson from you? ... 3
@

@darrenjones30806 months ago I hate this chord. I can play it fine by itself, but I really struggle switching from A to D without missing a beat (using a metronome for example).
When I rush/hurry the change I always end up muting the thinnest string. Not sure if its a problem with finger two or three but yeah its bloody annoying after a week and still struggling!
I cant even play the most basic of songs until I learn to swap from A to D without missing a beat.....but I'll get there eventually !! ... 1
@

@jaykay42886 days ago So like, couldn't you just use your pinky finger instead of stretching?
@

@justinguitar2 years ago Learn More! My Beginner Course is FREE:
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@SixStringPicker2 years ago um why are you showing how to do the d chord its like one of the easiest 😂 2