What is D Minor 7?
The D Minor 7 guitar chord is formed by the notes D – F – A – C and is played using the fingering xx0211. It’s a minor chord commonly used in Dm7-G7-Cmaj7.
D Minor 7 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: 1th fret
How to Play D Minor 7
- Place fingertips close to the fret wire using the diagram xx0211.
- 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.
D Minor 7 Variations
Dm7add9
xx0210
Adds the 9th for extra color
Dm7/F
1x0211
First inversion with F in bass
Popular Songs Using D Minor 7
Famous Examples:
- • Autumn Leaves
- • Fly Me to the Moon
More Hits:
- • Girl from Ipanema
- • My Funny Valentine
Common Chord Progressions with D Minor 7
Dm7-G7-Cmaj7
Classic ii-V-I progression
Am7-Dm7-G7-Cmaj7
Extended jazz progression
Fmaj7-Em7-Dm7-G7
A popular progression used in many songs
Practice Tips for D Minor 7
1. Jazz Essential
One of the most important chords in jazz harmony
2. Easy Fingering
Simple fingering makes it perfect for beginners
Music Theory Behind D Minor 7
Notes in D Minor 7: D - F - A - C
Scale: D - E - F - G - A - Bb - C - D
Key Signature: One flat (Bb)
Relative Major: Fmaj7
Dm7 is a minor 7th chord built on the D minor triad with the added minor 7th (C). It's built from the 2nd degree of the C major scale and is essential for jazz.
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