D 7th Guitar Chord Chart

Notes: D - F# - A - C

Formula: 1 - 3 - 5 - ♭7

Intervals: Root, Major 3rd, Perfect 5th, Minor 7th

Quick answer

The D7 guitar chord is played as x-x-0-2-1-2 from low E to high E and uses the notes D, F#, A, C.

Fret pattern
x-x-0-2-1-2
Chord notes
D, F#, A, C
Formula
1 - 3 - 5 - ♭7

D7

××
Standard

D7

10
E Shape (Fret 10)

D7

5×
A Shape (Fret 5)

How to Play D7

  1. 1Mute the low E and A strings
  2. 2Place your index finger on fret 1 of the B string
  3. 3Place your middle finger on fret 2 of the G string
  4. 4Place your ring finger on fret 2 of the high E string
  5. 5Play the D string open

About 7th Chords

A major chord with an added minor 7th. Dominant 7th chords create tension that wants to resolve, making them essential in blues, jazz, and rock.

D 7th Guitar Chord FAQ

What notes are in the D 7th guitar chord?

The D 7th guitar chord uses the notes D, F#, A, C.

How do you play D7 on guitar?

Play the D7 guitar chord with the x-x-0-2-1-2 fret pattern from low E to high E. Mute the low E and A strings Place your index finger on fret 1 of the B string Place your middle finger on fret 2 of the G string Place your ring finger on fret 2 of the high E string Play the D string open

What is the formula for D 7th?

The D 7th formula is 1 - 3 - 5 - ♭7: Root, Major 3rd, Perfect 5th, Minor 7th.

D 7th on Other Instruments

Progressions with D 7th

Other 7th Chords