Dm/A chord on guitar
D Minor Over A. Notes: D, F and A.
How to play Dm/A
- Put your index finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 1 (F).
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 2 (A).
- Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 3 (D).
- Let the open A and D strings ring.
- Don't play the low E string: skip it or mute it with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the A string down.
All 4 ways to play Dm/A
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyOpen position
EasyFret 5 position
MediumBarre at fret 5
HardNotes and theory
The minor triad swaps the major third for a minor third, which gives it a darker, sadder color. The formula is 1 b3 5, and you will also see it written as Dmin and D-.
Keys that use Dm/A
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Questions
What notes are in the Dm/A chord?
Dm/A (D minor over A) is made of three notes: D (root), F (minor third) and A (perfect fifth). The slash means A is played as the lowest note.
How do you play Dm/A on guitar?
The easiest Dm/A is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 1 (F). Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 2 (A). Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 3 (D).
Is Dm/A hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 fretted notes plus open strings.
What is the difference between Dm/A and D?
Only the third changes. D major uses a major third and sounds bright; D minor lowers that note by a half step, which makes it sound darker. The root and the fifth stay the same.
What key is Dm/A in?
Dm/A belongs to 6 keys: C major (as the ii chord), F major (as the vi chord), B flat major (as the iii chord), D minor (as the i chord), G minor (as the v chord) and A minor (as the iv chord).
What does a minor chord sound like?
The minor triad swaps the major third for a minor third, which gives it a darker, sadder color.