D/A Chord (D Over A) – 10 Ways to Play on the Guitar

The D/A chord is a D Major chord, with the A (the 5th) as the bass note.

The chord is also referred to as D over A, or D ‘slash’ A, or simply, D with an A in the bass.

Technically, the D Major chord with the A in the bass is a second inversion D Major chord.

Some D/A Chord Theory and Info

  • The D/A chord contains the notes A, D and F#.
  • It is a D Major chord with an A in the bass.
  • The root note of D/A is D, the bass note is A.

10 Ways to Play the D/A Chord on Guitar

D Over A Chord

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