How Do You Play A D Major Chord On Piano?
A D major chord simply consists of three notes from the D major scale. The root position of the D major chord, or D major triad, is made up of the keys D, F# (sharp) and A. By pressing these keys down simultaneously, you create a major chord that is used to write or play music. You can create variations of this chord, called inversions, by changing the order of the notes. Place your thumb on the root of the scale, which is D. Count up a major third from D and place your middle finger on F#. Move up a perfect fifth from the root and place your little finger on A. Press all three keys at the same time to play a D major triad in root position. Put your thumb on F#, your index finger on A and your fifth finger on D, located an octave above the original root key. Press these keys at the same time to play the first in version of the D major chord or triad. Bring your thumb up to A, your middle finger to D and your little finger to F#. Press these keys at the same time to play the second inve
