What is D7?
The D7 guitar chord is formed by the notes D – F# – A – C and is played using the fingering xx0212. It’s a seventh chord commonly used in D7-G.
D7 Chord Diagram
Standard Position
6th (E) string: Don't play
5th (A) string: Don't play
4th (D) string: Open
3rd (G) string: 2th fret
2nd (B) string: 1th fret
1st (E) string: 2th fret
How to Play D7
- Place fingertips close to the fret wire using the diagram xx0212.
- Arch fingers so they don’t touch adjacent strings; keep thumb behind the neck.
- Pick each string to check for buzz or mute; adjust pressure and curl.
- Strum slow down-strums; add down–down–up–up–down–up when clean.
Pro Tip: Practice chord changes with a metronome at 70–90 BPM for one-minute rounds.
D7 Variations
D7sus4
xx0213
Suspended 4th version
D7/F#
2x0212
First inversion with F# in bass
Popular Songs Using D7
Famous Examples:
- • Wonderful Tonight
- • House of the Rising Sun
More Hits:
- • Hey Joe
- • Knocking on Heaven's Door
Common Chord Progressions with D7
D7-G
Classic dominant to tonic in G major
G-D7-Em-C
Popular progression in G major
A-D7-G
A popular progression used in many songs
Practice Tips for D7
1. Easy Beginner Chord
One of the easiest 7th chords to learn - great starting point
2. Folk Music Essential
Appears in countless folk and country songs
Music Theory Behind D7
Notes in D7: D - F# - A - C
Scale: D - E - F# - G - A - B - C - D
Key Signature: Two sharps (F#, C#)
Relative Major: Bm7
D7 is a dominant 7th chord built on the 5th degree of the G major scale. It's particularly common in folk and country music.
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Master D7 Today!
D7 is perfect for beginners. Practice daily and you'll have it mastered in no time!