Dm7 chord on guitar
D Minor Seventh. Notes: D, F, A and C.
How to play Dm7
- Lay your index finger flat across the 2nd (B) to the 1st (high E) string at fret 1. This is the barre.
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 2 (A).
- 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 5 ways to play Dm7
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Barre at fret 1
MediumFret 6 position
MediumBarre at fret 5
HardFret 10 position
HardBarre at fret 10
HardNotes and theory
The minor seventh is a minor triad plus a minor seventh: mellow and smooth, a staple of soul, R&B and jazz. The formula is 1 b3 5 b7, and you will also see it written as Dmin7 and D-7.
Keys that use Dm7
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Questions
What notes are in the Dm7 chord?
Dm7 (D minor seventh) is made of four notes: D (root), F (minor third), A (perfect fifth) and C (minor seventh).
How do you play Dm7 on guitar?
The easiest Dm7 is the "barre at fret 1" shape. Lay your index finger flat across the 2nd (B) to the 1st (high E) string at fret 1. This is the barre. Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 2 (A). Let the open D string ring.
Is Dm7 hard to play on guitar?
Dm7 has no open-string shape, so every version needs a barre or a stretch. The easiest one is rated medium.
What key is Dm7 in?
Dm7 belongs to 6 keys: C major (as the ii7 chord), F major (as the vi7 chord), B flat major (as the iii7 chord), D minor (as the i7 chord), G minor (as the v7 chord) and A minor (as the iv7 chord).
What does a minor seventh chord sound like?
The minor seventh is a minor triad plus a minor seventh: mellow and smooth, a staple of soul, R&B and jazz.