D Minor Guitar Chord Chart

Notes: D - F - A

Formula: 1 - ♭3 - 5

Intervals: Root, Minor 3rd, Perfect 5th

Quick answer

The Dm guitar chord is played as x-x-0-2-3-1 from low E to high E and uses the notes D, F, A.

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

Dm

××
Standard

Dm

10
E Shape (Fret 10)

Dm

5×
A Shape (Fret 5)

How to Play Dm

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

About Minor Chords

Built from the 1st, flatted 3rd, and 5th notes of the major scale. Minor chords sound darker and more melancholy.

D Minor Guitar Chord FAQ

What notes are in the D Minor guitar chord?

The D Minor guitar chord uses the notes D, F, A.

How do you play Dm on guitar?

Play the Dm guitar chord with the x-x-0-2-3-1 fret pattern from low E to high E. Mute the low E and A strings Place your index finger on fret 1 of the high E string Place your middle finger on fret 2 of the G string Place your ring finger on fret 3 of the B string Play the D string open

What is the formula for D Minor?

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

D Minor on Other Instruments

Progressions with D Minor

Other Minor Chords