Dm7 chord on piano
D Minor Seventh. Notes: D, F, A and C.
How to play Dm7
- Find D at or above middle C. That is the root.
- Add F, A and C above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-5. Left hand: 5-3-2-1.
Notes
Dm7 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
D · F · A · C1st inversion
F · A · C · D2nd inversion
A · C · D · F3rd inversion
C · D · F · ANotes 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 piano?
Play D, F, A and C together. With the right hand use fingers 1-2-3-5; with the left hand use 5-3-2-1.
What are the inversions of Dm7?
Root position: D F A C. 1st inversion: F A C D. 2nd inversion: A C D F. 3rd inversion: C D F A.
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.