D Guitar Chord Progressions

Explore genre-specific progression ideas in D, then jump into playable chord shapes and practice.

Pop

Modern pop staple for hooks and choruses.

DABmG

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Rock

Power-chord modal movement for punchy riffs.

D5C5G5

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Folk

Classic folk cadence with clear resolution.

DGAD

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Blues

Core dominant cycle for shuffle and turnaround practice.

D7D7D7D7G7G7D7D7A7G7D7A7

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R&B

Classic R&B voice-leading with smooth extension color.

Dmaj7Bm7Em7A7

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Jazz

Fundamental jazz cadence for comping and solo practice.

Em7A7Dmaj7Bm7

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Indie

Indie-pop movement with lyrical top-line support.

DF#mBmG

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Funk

Core funk vamp with dominant groove tension.

D7G7D7G7

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Metal

Heavy metal riff cycle with classic modal descent.

D5C5A#5C5

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Soul

Classic soul cadence with smooth voice-leading.

Dmaj7Bm7Em7A7

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Reggae

One-drop friendly progression for verse loops.

DABmG

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Country

Core country cadence for verse and chorus.

DGAD

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EDM

Mainstage-ready progression with strong drop energy.

BmGDA

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Lo-fi

Lo-fi staple with mellow extension tones.

Dmaj7Bm7Em7A7

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