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
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How to Play Dm
- 1Mute the low E and A strings
- 2Place your index finger on fret 1 of the high E string
- 3Place your middle finger on fret 2 of the G string
- 4Place your ring finger on fret 3 of the B string
- 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.