D7 chord on guitar
D Dominant Seventh. Notes: D, F#, A and C.
How to play D7
- Put your index finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 1 (C).
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 2 (A).
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 2 (F#).
- Let the open D string ring.
- Don't play the low E and A strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the D string down.
All 4 ways to play D7
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyFret 3 position
EasyBarre at fret 5
HardBarre at fret 10
HardNotes and theory
The dominant seventh adds a minor seventh to a major triad. It sounds restless and wants to resolve, which is why it shows up right before the home chord and all over blues. The formula is 1 3 5 b7, and you will also see it written as Ddom7.
Keys that use D7
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Questions
What notes are in the D7 chord?
D7 (D dominant seventh) is made of four notes: D (root), F# (major third), A (perfect fifth) and C (minor seventh).
How do you play D7 on guitar?
The easiest D7 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 1 (C). Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 2 (A). Put your ring finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 2 (F#).
Is D7 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 fretted notes plus open strings.
What key is D7 in?
D7 belongs to 2 keys: G major (as the V7 chord) and E minor (as the VII7 chord).
What does a dominant seventh chord sound like?
The dominant seventh adds a minor seventh to a major triad. It sounds restless and wants to resolve, which is why it shows up right before the home chord and all over blues.