Chords in the Key of D major
D major has 2 sharps (F♯, C♯). Its seven chords are D, Em, F♯m, G, A, Bm, C♯°. The relative minor is B minor.
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D major scale
D – E – F♯ – G – A – B – C♯. Key signature: 2 sharps (F♯, C♯).
All chords in D major
| Degree | Triad | Notes | 7th chord | Notes | Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | D | D – F♯ – A | Dmaj7 | D – F♯ – A – C♯ | tonic (home) |
| ii | Em | E – G – B | Em7 | E – G – B – D | subdominant |
| iii | F♯m | F♯ – A – C♯ | F♯m7 | F♯ – A – C♯ – E | tonic substitute |
| IV | G | G – B – D | Gmaj7 | G – B – D – F♯ | subdominant |
| V | A | A – C♯ – E | A7 | A – C♯ – E – G | dominant |
| vi | Bm | B – D – F♯ | Bm7 | B – D – F♯ – A | relative minor / tonic substitute |
| vii° | C♯° | C♯ – E – G | C♯m7♭5 | C♯ – E – G – B | dominant (leading-tone chord) |
Common chord progressions in D major
| Numerals | Chords in D major |
|---|---|
| I – V – vi – IV | D – A – Bm – G |
| vi – IV – I – V | Bm – G – D – A |
| I – vi – IV – V | D – Bm – G – A |
| ii – V – I | Em – A – D |
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Related keys
- Relative minor: B minor (same notes, different home chord).
- Parallel minor: D minor (same root; borrow chords from it for colour).
- Neighbouring keys on the circle of fifths: G major and A major, one accidental away, for smooth key changes.
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Quick answers
What chords are in the key of D major?
The chords in D major are D, Em, F♯m, G, A, Bm, C♯°. As 7th chords: Dmaj7, Em7, F♯m7, Gmaj7, A7, Bm7, C♯m7♭5.
How many sharps are in D major?
D major has 2 sharps (F♯, C♯).
What is the relative minor of D major?
B minor. Both keys use the same notes and key signature (2 sharps (F♯, C♯)).
What is the V chord in D major?
A (A – C♯ – E). As a 7th chord: A7.