Major, first inversion chord
Level 3: Inversions
Notes: D, F♯, A · Bass note: F♯ · Frets 2 to 4
Also known as: D/F♯, D/F#, D over F♯, D over F#, D major over F♯, D slash F♯, D first inversion
Fretting hand for left-handed players (your right hand), D/F♯. The numbers on the fingertips match the numbers on the chart.Fretting hand for right-handed players (your left hand), D/F♯. The numbers on the fingertips match the numbers on the chart.
- 1Index
- 2Middle
- 3Ring
- 4Pinky
- TThumb, behind the neck
How to play D/F♯
- Place your first finger on the second fret of the G string.
- Place your second finger on the second fret of the high E string.
- Place your third finger on the third fret of the B string.
- Place your fourth finger on the fourth fret of the D string.
- Strum only the D, G, B and high E strings.
Tips for new players
- Keep your thumb behind the neck and let your fingers arch.
- Press just behind the fret, not on top of it, so every string rings clearly.
- Play the basic chord first, then this inversion, and listen to how smoothly the bass note moves.
Chord video
Watch D/F♯, step by step
A short animation that builds the D/F♯ chart and explains every symbol on it.
- X marks a string that is muted or not played.
- Open circle marks a string you play without fretting.
- Numbered dot marks a fretted string. The number is the finger to use.
Learn and practice D/F♯
Practice progression
D, D/F♯
Switch between D and D/F♯ until the changes feel smooth.