D Minor – Diatonic Guitar Chords

Chords in the Key of D Minor

These are the seven diatonic chords in D Minor:

1. i: D Minor
2. ii°: E Diminished
3. III: F Major
4. iv: G Minor
5. v: A Minor
6. VI: Bb Major
7. VII: C Major

Diatonic Triads

Diatonic Seventh Chords

Common Progressions

• Dm - Bb - F - C
• Dm - Gm - A - Dm
• Dm - C - Bb - F

Practice Flow

• Learn diatonic chords (I–vii°) above with clean tone.
• Practice 2–3 progressions for 3–5 minutes each.
• Work on smooth changes with metronome 70–90 BPM.

Nashville Number System

Practice Tips in D Minor

• Practice i–VI–III–VII for cinematic movement
• Mix natural minor with Dorian color on iv chord