Dm/F chord on guitar

D Minor Over F. Notes: D, F and A.

Dm/F guitar chord diagram, fret 1 position××3Fb32A54DR1Fb3FADF
Fret 1 position · Easy

How to play Dm/F

  1. Put your index finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 1 (F).
  2. Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 2 (A).
  3. Put your ring finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 3 (F).
  4. Put your pinky finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 3 (D).
  5. Don't play the low E and A strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
  6. Strum from the D string down.
Lowest note: F (the root)Strings played: 4 of 6Other voicings: 3 below

All 4 ways to play Dm/F

Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.
Dm/F guitar chord, fret 1 position××3Fb32A54DR1Fb3FADF

Fret 1 position

Easy
Dm/F guitar chord, barre at fret 77fr×2Fb31A51DR4A54DRFADAD

Barre at fret 7

Hard
Dm/F guitar chord, barre at fret 107fr×2Fb31A54Fb34A54DRFAFAD

Barre at fret 10

Hard
Dm/F guitar chord, barre at fret 1010fr4Fb32A53DR1Fb31A51DRFADFAD

Barre at fret 10

Hard

Notes and theory

Droot
Fb3 · minor third
A5 · perfect fifth

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/F

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Questions

What notes are in the Dm/F chord?

Dm/F (D minor over F) is made of three notes: D (root), F (minor third) and A (perfect fifth). The slash means F is played as the lowest note.

How do you play Dm/F on guitar?

The easiest Dm/F is the "fret 1 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 4th (D) string at fret 3 (F).

Is Dm/F hard to play on guitar?

No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes.

What is the difference between Dm/F 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/F in?

Dm/F 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.