B/D chord on guitar
B Major Over D. Notes: B, D# and F#.
How to play B/D
- Put your index finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 2 (F#).
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 4 (B).
- Put your pinky finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 4 (D#).
- Let the open D string ring.
- Don't play the low E and A strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the D string down.
All 4 ways to play B/D
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 4
MediumBarre at fret 7
HardBarre at fret 11
HardNotes and theory
The major triad is the bright, settled chord that most songs start and end on. The formula is 1 3 5, and you will also see it written as Bmaj and BM.
Keys that use B/D
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Questions
What notes are in the B/D chord?
B/D (B major over D) is made of three notes: B (root), D# (major third) and F# (perfect fifth). The slash means D is played as the lowest note.
How do you play B/D on guitar?
The easiest B/D is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 2 (F#). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 4 (B). Put your pinky finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 4 (D#).
Is B/D hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 fretted notes plus open strings.
What is the difference between B/D and Bm?
Only the third changes. B major uses a major third and sounds bright; B minor lowers that note by a half step, which makes it sound darker. The root and the fifth stay the same.
What key is B/D in?
B/D belongs to 6 keys: E major (as the V chord), F sharp major (as the IV chord), B major (as the I chord), C sharp minor (as the VII chord), E flat minor (as the VI chord) and G sharp minor (as the III chord).
What does a major chord sound like?
The major triad is the bright, settled chord that most songs start and end on.