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

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🎸 Learn how to play the D chord on the guitar. Try these tips and nail this chord, even if you're a beginner! :)
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@johnstack5008 2 жыл бұрын

So far D and C have been the hardest. I still struggle with D after 8 months.

@fryeguy9939 2 жыл бұрын

Try to learn C add 9 .. some call it C at 9 .. Very easy to exchange those chords from D..

@Jackoman1 11 ай бұрын

Same

@aniksarkar26 6 ай бұрын

Loll ,,,,8month😮😮,,,I just practice for 3 month and now I can play bar chords and switch chord fluently,,,(not switching bar chords)and play with strumming and can sing at the time also ,,I suggest you to first practice finger exercise for atleast 1 month don't learn any chord or noting

@formxr 6 ай бұрын

@@aniksarkar26 nobody asked

@aniksarkar26 6 ай бұрын

@@formxr if some one says C and D is hard after 8 months ,,it's a serious issue mate🤡

@Anthony-pz7tl 8 ай бұрын

Can’t nail this…even after trimming my nails to zero 😂

@Svett357 2 ай бұрын

i’m struggling with my high e string being muted but i’m gonna keep with it

@tm5brown520 11 ай бұрын

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!

@Jackoman1 11 ай бұрын

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

@humanizedtrash7058 3 ай бұрын

Been trying this for an hour now my fingers are bout to chip off

@Shujiosamu406 14 күн бұрын

I'm literally getting blood rn practicing for 2 hours and it's so frustrating

@aalb1970 2 жыл бұрын

I find this chord impossible to play.

@aalb1970 Жыл бұрын

Finally nailed it after 2 weeks of practice.

@taylorl3551 Жыл бұрын

@@aalb1970 hell yeah man! I'm still straggling but I'll get there like you :)

@aalb1970 Жыл бұрын

@@taylorl3551 You will. Just keep practicing.

@kanakpratapsingh8466 Жыл бұрын

@@aalb1970I just usee my pinky instead of my ring finger, and it sounds perfect. But I suppose it's not fair, soo yeea it still sucks

@aalb1970 Жыл бұрын

@@kanakpratapsingh8466 That works too :-) Sometimes I use the middle, ring and pinky to fret a D chord or a partial barre chord across the first 2 strings and the index on the 2ns string. It depends on the cicumstances.

@justinguitar 2 жыл бұрын

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@FurchGuitarsOfficial 2 жыл бұрын

Happy birthday, Justin! 🥳 We wish all your musical and personal dreams come true!

@acousticAFK Жыл бұрын

After 2 months i finally mastered this chord nov-20-2022

@GeovannyLoaisiga1143 3 ай бұрын

Wouldn’t it take a little bit to master since it’s not a complicated chord.

@jennasurratt4390 7 ай бұрын

thank you

@Numocron Ай бұрын

Wonderful. Thank you.😃👍❤️🎶🎸

@Gillesgab Жыл бұрын

Grazie della spiegazione

@Valentina-xv9cs 3 ай бұрын

This video saved me, I struggled with some of the mistakes that you've mentioned here. Thanks a lot!!

@dylanjohnson8541 3 ай бұрын

Not muting the bottom string is tough 😅

@naneohanjanyan9240 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much

@chhayatrivedi4153 2 ай бұрын

Thanks

@user-th1pk9ny4r 10 ай бұрын

Thankyou yaar

@roscmon 3 ай бұрын

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?

@johnstack5008 2 ай бұрын

Your suspicions are correct. There will be issues down the line.

@xavierlovettlive Жыл бұрын

So right

@aymslt8743 Жыл бұрын

My third finger keeps muting the thinnest string, anyone have any idea how to fix it?

@ytupdates3063 Жыл бұрын

Same mine 😭😭

@ytupdates3063 Жыл бұрын

How did you fixed?

@ytupdates3063 Жыл бұрын

I'm frustrated enough😢🤒

@archeryguy1701 Жыл бұрын

Just gotta practice finger positioning.... keep your nails trimmed REALLY short and make sure that you're on the very tip of your finger instead of more of the flat. I've reached the point where I can correct myself easily enough, but I always end up pressing too low on the finger on that B string and having to correct it.

@fishbinky 9 ай бұрын

I honestly gave up. Ive been trying to learn guitar for 7 years

@skxlter5747 3 ай бұрын

One chord down, 40 more to go

@Light-ib7fg 3 ай бұрын

there are 40 chords?

@philipbrailey 11 ай бұрын

Thanks, I also wondered why it sounded like I’m missing something.

@scott-in-dfw3005 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Justin, Love these shorts! But the list says there are 4 videos, 2 are hidden...why?

@KikonSketches 11 ай бұрын

My biggest problem is accidentally playing the strings low E and A😩

@darrenjones3080 9 ай бұрын

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 !!

@justinguitar 9 ай бұрын

Are you using anchor fingers? www.justinguitar.com/guitar-lessons/how-to-use-anchor-fingers-b1-109 Cheers 😊 | Richard_close2u | JustinGuitar Official Guide & Approved Teacher www.justinguitar.com

@shanemarshall6818 3 ай бұрын

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

@extremecowz7694 Жыл бұрын

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

@RakinPlays 7 күн бұрын

I think the the third string has the wrong fret on it ?? Not 1 but 2?

@milansunar143 16 күн бұрын

Hello Jaymasih Daju Justin

@Shaan_Maan 2 жыл бұрын

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?

@justinguitar 2 жыл бұрын

Justin doesn't have the time to do private lessons but you can hire an approved online teacher here: www.justinguitar.com/teachers | LievenDV | JustinGuitar Official Assistant

@user-ht5uo6eo2s Жыл бұрын

🎉

@tempslip 2 ай бұрын

Bar the g,b and e strings. It's so much easier.

@EnglishVibes331 4 ай бұрын

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

@Xamiiiii2027 11 ай бұрын

I keep on messing up A but idk 😂

@ytupdates3063 Жыл бұрын

Why my thin string don't sound after pressing too hard😭😭

@justinguitar Жыл бұрын

Are you pressing them too hard? does it occur on other places as well? the "string action" could be strange in some places, killing the sound of strings where they hit strings. This means your guitar might need a proper setup | all about action: www.justinguitar.com/guitar-lessons/guitar-action-string-heights-cc-103 | LievenDV | JustinGuitar Official Guide, Approved Teacher & Community Moderator

@iluvdit Жыл бұрын

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 x O - - - | | | | | | | | | 1 | 2 | | | | 3 | | | | | | |

@iluvdit Жыл бұрын

while playing song

@Sophia.Editz504 9 ай бұрын

D Guitar Fingers

@SachitaKunwar 28 күн бұрын

😂 i can do it but i got so cheap string

@dusk1234567890 2 ай бұрын

What does the xx o mean?

@justinguitar Ай бұрын

X is for a string that you do not play, not part of the chord. O is for an open string that you do play. Check this lesson: www.justinguitar.com/guitar-lessons/reading-chord-box-diagrams-mt-203 Cheers 😊 | Richard_close2u | JustinGuitar Official Guide & Approved Teacher

@googo151 Жыл бұрын

D F# A

@jaykay4288 2 ай бұрын

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

@justinguitar 2 ай бұрын

Using 4th finger to play the D chord is a bad habit and I would encourage you to break it asap. One of the key things you will learn a little down the line is the option of adding your 4th finger on to the 2st string at fret 3 while still holding the D chord. This makes a Dsus4 chord. It is used in countless songs. The fingering you have adopted makes it impossible. Another very common move is going from D to a full 4-finger G with finger 3 on the 3rd fret of the B string and finger 4 on the 3rd fret of the E string. Again, your fingering is going to make this move (normally smooth, quick and easy) a much more difficult one. Persevere with fingers 1, 2 and 3. It will come. Your big fingers are probably still soft-tipped and the flesh is spreading out a little, causing some unwanted muting perhaps. When the callouses develop, and when you make micri adjustments in the position of your hand and fingers, it will come good. Cheers 😊 | Richard_close2u | JustinGuitar Official Guide & Approved Teacher www.justinguitar.com/donate