Major · intermediate

D over F-sharp(D/F#)

D major with F-sharp in the bass. It is a staple passing chord between G and Em in songs in G major.

Notes

DF#A

Intervals

R35

Finger placement

  1. AIndex finger (1): fret 2 of the low E string.
  2. BMiddle finger (2): fret 2 of the G string.
  3. CRing finger (3): fret 3 of the B string.
  4. DPinky finger (4): fret 2 of the high E string.
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1234F#×DADF#

Sounding notes shown below · low E on the left

× Don’t play○ Open string1–4 Fingers● Root (ring)

Choose a string to hear its note.

String & finger reference
D over F-sharp, Open inversion
StringFretFingerNote
6 · low E21F#
5 · AMuted——
4 · DOpen—D · root
3 · G22A
2 · B33D · root
1 · high E24F#

Common mistakes

  • Starting the strum on the wrong bass string changes the inversion.
  • A fingertip touches an open string and stops it ringing.

Coaching tips

  • Fret the low E at fret 2, mute the A string, and keep the familiar D shape on the top strings.
  • Play the bass note alone first, then strum the complete shape to hear the inversion.

Troubleshooting

The slash chord sounds like the plain chord

Check that the lowest note is F#; start your strum on that bass string.

An open string is muted

Arch the fretting fingers and check the open strings one at a time before strumming.

Easier alternatives

  • D

Frequently asked questions

What notes are in the D over F-sharp chord?

D over F-sharp contains D, F#, A — the intervals R, 3, 5 from the root D.

Is D over F-sharp a beginner chord?

D over F-sharp is rated intermediate. D major with F-sharp in the bass. It is a staple passing chord between G and Em in songs in G major.

D over F-sharp: the slash chord sounds like the plain chord — what should I do?

Check that the lowest note is F#; start your strum on that bass string.

D over F-sharp: an open string is muted — what should I do?

Arch the fretting fingers and check the open strings one at a time before strumming.