D 7th Guitar Chord

Notes: D - F# - A - C

Formula: 1 - 3 - 5 - ♭7

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

D7

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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 on Other Instruments

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Progressions with D 7th

ii - V - I

Key of G

AmD7G

I - vi - ii - V

Key of G

GEmAmD7

iii - vi - ii - V - I

Key of G

BmEmAmD7G

I - I - IV - I - V - IV - I - V

Key of G

GGCGD7CGD7

Other D Chords

DDmDmaj7Dm7DdimDaugDsus2Dsus4Dadd9D6Dm6D9

Other 7th Chords

C7C#7Eb7E7F7F#7G7Ab7A7Bb7B7