What chord is played on the 8th fret of the 3rd string?

To determine the chord played on the 8th fret of the 3rd string, it is essential to understand how the guitar is tuned and how to identify notes on the fretboard. The 3rd string of a standardly tuned guitar is the G string.

When you play the 8th fret on the 3rd string, you are playing the note D, since the G string is one of the strings that follows an alphabet sequence where the 3rd string starts at G (open string), then goes to G#, A, A#, B, C, C#, D, and finally reaches D at the 10th fret. Hence, at the 8th fret, the note is an A#. However, none of the options directly correlate to this understanding.

If any answer option refers to an A# major, which could potentially lead to misunderstanding, clarifying that the options provided don't accurately reflect the chord typically recognized at that fret would be necessary. The D major chord aligns with the note produced at the 8th fret in terms of the name but tools and context determine the chord played.

In summary, the note played at the 8th fret of the 3rd string is D. This aligns with