Dm/Ab chord on guitar
D Minor Over A Flat. Notes: D, F and A.
How to play Dm/Ab
- Put your index finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 5 (A).
- Put your middle finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 6 (Ab).
- Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 6 (F).
- Put your pinky finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 7 (D).
- 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 Dm/Ab
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 5 position
MediumOpen position
MediumBarre at fret 10
HardBarre at fret 10
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/Ab
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Questions
What notes are in the Dm/Ab chord?
Dm/Ab (D minor over A flat) is made of three notes: D (root), F (minor third) and A (perfect fifth). The slash means Ab is played as the lowest note.
How do you play Dm/Ab on guitar?
The easiest Dm/Ab is the "fret 5 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 5 (A). Put your middle finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 6 (Ab). Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 6 (F).
Is Dm/Ab hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated medium and uses 4 fretted notes.
What is the difference between Dm/Ab 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/Ab in?
Dm/Ab 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.