The D Major chord contains D, F♯, A. Its formula is 1–3–5.
The D Major triad uses D, F♯, A. Read the displayed pitches from low to high. Octave numbers identify register, not finger numbers.
Choose a position to keep the keyboard diagram, note order, bass note, playback and print reference synchronized.
From D, the chord uses the root, a major third and a perfect fifth. The scale-degree formula is 1–3–5.
The same chord tones can be reordered so a different chord tone is the lowest note. The written slash symbol identifies the bass note; it does not change the chord root.
| Position | Symbol | Notes, low to high | Bass |
|---|---|---|---|
| Root position, current selection | D | D4–F♯4–A4 | D4 |
| First inversion | D/F♯ | F♯4–A4–D5 | F♯4 |
| Second inversion | D/A | A3–D4–F♯4 | A3 |
No verified hand-number examples are provided for this chord. The chord tones, written spelling, keyboard positions, playback and print reference remain available without assigning a fingering.
Read left- and right-hand finger numbersD, F♯, A.
1–3–5.
No. The chord tones remain the same; the lowest note changes.
Select the three pitch classes that make D major, then check your answer.
This one-octave exercise checks pitch classes. Order and octave do not affect the result; fingering and live performance are not assessed.
One octave, C through B. Select a key again to remove it.
Chord tones: D–F♯–A · Formula: 1, 3, 5
Dots mark the notes to play. C4 is middle C. Numbers identify octaves, not fingers.