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

[@johnstack5008]

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

[@fryeguy9939]

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

[@Jackoman1]

Same

[@aniksarkar26]

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]

@@aniksarkar26 nobody asked

[@aniksarkar26]

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

[@Valentina-xv9cs]

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

[@Anthony-pz7tl]

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

[@Svett357]

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

[@jemmuelhecita877]

me too😔

[@Jackoman1]

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

[@roscmon]

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]

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

[@Mirukaaaaa]

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

[@Shujiosamu406]

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

[@FurchGuitarsOfficial]

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

[@acousticAFK]

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

[@GeovannyLoaisiga1143]

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

[@aalb1970]

I find this chord impossible to play.

[@aalb1970]

Finally nailed it after 2 weeks of practice.

[@taylorl3551]

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

[@aalb1970]

@@taylorl3551 You will. Just keep practicing.

[@kanakpratapsingh8466]

​@@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]

@@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.

[@ericdavidwallace]

Great video.

[@jennasurratt4390]

thank you

[@Numocron]

Wonderful. Thank you.😃👍❤️🎶🎸

[@naneohanjanyan9240]

Thank you so much

[@skxlter5747]

One chord down, 40 more to go

[@Light-ib7fg]

there are 40 chords?

[@elizabethwaiyego4151]

Thanks

[@Ofcme_uwu]

I couldn't do the D chord even if I practice it and check if I'm doing it right. I hope this video helps me

[@Gillesgab]

Grazie della spiegazione

[@PratyushPahuja]

Thankyou yaar

[@xavierlovettlive]

So right

[@aymslt8743]

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

[@ytupdates3063]

Same mine 😭😭

[@ytupdates3063]

How did you fixed?

[@ytupdates3063]

I'm frustrated enough😢🤒

[@archeryguy1701]

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]

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

[@philipbrailey]

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

[@heinzfel]

it keeps BUZZZINGGGGGGGG

[@Shaan_Maan]

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]

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

[@dylanjohnson8541]

Not muting the bottom string is tough 😅

[@shanemarshall6818]

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

[@KikonSketches]

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

[@justinguitar]

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[@tempslip]

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

[@darrenjones3080]

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]

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

[@RakinPlays]

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

[@scott-in-dfw3005]

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

[@milansunar143]

Hello Jaymasih Daju Justin

[@dusk1234567890]

What does the xx o mean?

[@justinguitar]

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

[@EnglishVibes331]

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

[@iluvdit]

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]

while playing song

[@ytupdates3063]

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

[@justinguitar]

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

[@extremecowz7694]

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

[@sanji1259]

i don´t get it. my middle things (3) always touches the outer string and ruins the sound :D

[@EmadSawas-m5m]

🎉

[@Xamiiiii2027]

I keep on messing up A but idk 😂

[@Sophia.Editz504]

D Guitar Fingers

[@PheobesLIFE]

100 th comment!

[@KalebCabacungan]

The reason why i want to learn guitar is because of the trina strike a cord and its probably a minoooooor

[@hellothere-ig6jg]

Cringe

[@jaykay4288]

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

[@justinguitar]

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

[@googo151]

D F# A

[@SachitaKunwar]

😂 i can do it but i got so cheap string

[@SixStringPicker]

um why are you showing how to do the d chord its like one of the easiest 😂

[@spacewastr]

maybe for people who don't know how to play it 🤯🤯

[@darrenjones3080]

@UCbBIbX1BhJfJ9EutibJaoDA What a stupid comment.

[@chhayatrivedi4153]

Thanks