Dm7 chord on ukulele
D Minor Seventh. Notes: D, F, A and C.
How to play Dm7
- Lay your middle finger flat across the 4th (G) to the 3rd (C) string at fret 2. This is the barre.
- Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 1 (F).
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 3 (C).
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play Dm7
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Barre at fret 2
MediumBarre at fret 5
MediumBarre at fret 8
HardFret 10 position
HardNotes 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 ukulele?
The easiest Dm7 is the "barre at fret 2" shape. Lay your middle finger flat across the 4th (G) to the 3rd (C) string at fret 2. This is the barre. Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 1 (F). Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 3 (C).
Is Dm7 hard to play on ukulele?
Dm7 has no open-string shape, so every version needs a barre or a stretch. The easiest one is rated medium.
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.