Chords in the key of D major

The D major scale is D – E – F# – G – A – B – C#. Building a chord on each note gives the seven chords below, numbered with Roman numerals (uppercase for major, lowercase for minor).

F#m

iii

C#dim

vii°

7th chords in D major

Add the seventh note of the scale to each chord for a richer, jazzier sound.

Imaj7 Dmaj7 ii7 Em7 iii7 F#m7 IVmaj7 Gmaj7 V7 A7 vi7 Bm7 viiø7 C#m7b5

Common progressions in D major

I–IV–VDGA
I–V–vi–IVDABmG
I–vi–IV–VDBmGA
vi–IV–I–VBmGDA
ii–V–IEm7A7Dmaj7
12-bar bluesD7D7D7D7G7G7D7D7
I–V–IVDAG
Canon progressionDABmF#mGDGA

Songs in D major

Joy to the WorldDGA
The First NoelDAG
Come, Thou Fount of Every BlessingDGA
Be Thou My VisionDGEmABm
Blessed AssuranceDGA
Holy, Holy, HolyDGBmA
Down to the River to PrayDGA
Swing Low, Sweet ChariotDGA
ShenandoahDGBmEmA
Ode to JoyDA

Questions

What chords are in the key of D major?

The chords in D major are D, Em, F#m, G, A, Bm and C#dim.

Which chords in D major are major and which are minor?

Major: D, G and A. Minor: Em, F#m and Bm. C#dim is diminished.

What is the relative minor of D major?

B minor. It uses the same notes and chords, but centers on B.