D (Major)

D · Gb · A · 3 notes

Chord

Formula: R – 3 – 5

D R

Gb 3

A 5

Bass note: D

The D chord is a major chord built on D. It consists of the notes D, Gb, A (scale degrees R, 3, 5).

Major chords are built from a major 3rd (4 semitones) stacked with a minor 3rd (3 semitones), producing a bright, stable sound.

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