Bass Guitar Chord & Arpeggio Guide
D Major Bass Chord
Master the D chord on 4, 5, and 6-string bass with fretboard diagrams, interactive BPM looper, and TAB.
4-String Bass Arpeggio TAB & Notation
G|--------------|
D|----------4---|
A|----1--4------|
E|-2------------|Chord Tones & Degree Formula
Chord Tones: D - F# - A
1
D
Interval: +0st
3
F#
Interval: +4st
5
A
Interval: +7st
Interactive Fretboard Chart
Golden badges mark the root; purple badges show active chord tones.
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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12
G
A
D
F#
D
D
F#
A
D
A
A
D
F#
A
E
F#
A
D
Musical Role & Bass Application
Character: Bright, stable, and foundational.
Bass Application: Major key roots (I, IV, V), melodic fills, and solid bass foundation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the D Major bass chord?
The chord tones of the D Major bass chord are: D - F# - A. The formula is: 1 - 3 - 5.
How do bassists use Major chords in basslines?
Bright, stable, and foundational. Major key roots (I, IV, V), melodic fills, and solid bass foundation.
How can I practice this bass chord across 4, 5, and 6 strings?
Toggle between 4-string, 5-string, and 6-string fretboards on this page, or launch Basnote Simple Learning for real-time Web MIDI input and note-role grading.