D Minor 7th Guitar Chord

Notes: D - F - A - C

Formula: 1 - ♭3 - 5 - ♭7

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

Dm7

××
Standard

Dm7

10
E Shape (Fret 10)

Dm7

5×
A Shape (Fret 5)

How to Play Dm7

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

About Minor 7th Chords

A minor chord with an added minor 7th. Minor 7th chords sound smooth and are widely used in jazz, R&B, and neo-soul.

D Minor 7th on Other Instruments

Other Minor 7th Chords