D Minor Guitar Chord

Notes: D - F - A

Formula: 1 - ♭3 - 5

Intervals: Root, Minor 3rd, Perfect 5th

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 on Other Instruments

PianoUkulele

Progressions with D Minor

I - V - vi - IV

Key of F

FCDmBb

vi - IV - I - V

Key of F

DmBbFC

I - vi - IV - V

Key of F

FDmBbC

ii - V - I

Key of C

DmG7C

Other D Chords

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Other Minor Chords

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