Dm chord on piano
D Minor. Notes: D, F and A.
How to play Dm
- Find D at or above middle C. That is the root.
- Add F and A above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-3-5 (thumb, middle, pinky). Left hand: 5-3-1 (pinky, middle, thumb).
Notes
Dm inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
D · F · A1st inversion
F · A · D2nd inversion
A · D · FNotes 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
More D chords
All D piano chordsminor chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the Dm chord?
Dm (D minor) is made of three notes: D (root), F (minor third) and A (perfect fifth).
How do you play Dm on piano?
Play D, F and A together. With the right hand use fingers 1-3-5 (thumb, middle, pinky); with the left hand use 5-3-1 (pinky, middle, thumb).
What are the inversions of Dm?
Root position: D F A. 1st inversion: F A D. 2nd inversion: A D F.
What is the difference between Dm 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 in?
Dm 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.