Guitar chord · Beginner
D minor 7th chord (Dm7) — guitar chord chart
Dm7 is a minor 7th chord built on D. Its notes are D, F, A, C. A minor chord with a flat 7th: mellow and smooth rather than sad — a staple of funk, R&B and jazz ii–V–I progressions.
Dm7 chord charts
Numbers = fingers (1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring, 4 little). ○ open string, × don’t play. Low E string on the left.
How to play Dm7
- Ring (3) on the 3rd string, fret 2 (A).
- Index (1) on the 2nd string, fret 1 (C).
- Middle (2) on the 1st string, fret 1 (F).
- Let string 4 ring open.
- Strum from the 4th string down; don’t play strings 6, 5.
- Pick the strings one at a time: each note should ring clearly — if one buzzes, move that finger closer to the fret.
Once the open shape is comfortable, try the barre version at fret 5: same chord, higher voice, and a shape you can move all over the neck.
Notes in Dm7
| Degree | Note | Interval |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | D | root |
| ♭3 | F | minor 3rd |
| 5 | A | perfect 5th |
| ♭7 | C | minor 7th |
Progressions with Dm7
Drill these changes with the chord-change trainer and read how to change chords faster.
FAQ
- What notes are in the Dm7 chord?
- Dm7 (D minor 7th) has 4 notes: D, F, A, C.
- Is Dm7 hard to play?
- No — the open-position shape needs no barre, so it’s a good beginner chord.
- What’s the difference between Dm7 and D?
- D is D F♯ A. A minor chord with a flat 7th: mellow and smooth rather than sad — a staple of funk, R&B and jazz ii–V–I progressions.