D7 guitar chord
The D7 chord (D dominant 7th) is built from the notes D, F#, A and C, formula 1–3–5–b7. It appears in G major (as V7).
- Notes
- D F# A C
- Type
- dominant 7th
- Level
- Beginner
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xx0212How to play D7
The standard open D7 shape is xx0212. It needs 3 fingers and stays in the first few frets, so it is one of the chords most players learn early.
Bluesy and restless. A dominant 7th wants to resolve to the chord a fourth above it.
Other ways to play it
Songs with D7
Questions
What notes are in the D7 chord?
D7 contains D, F#, A and C. Its formula is 1–3–5–b7.
Is D7 hard to play on guitar?
No. The open shape (xx0212) is beginner-friendly and doesn't need a barre.
What can I play instead of D7?
D is the closest simpler chord. It keeps the same root and basic character, so it works when D7 is too hard or too busy.
What songs use the D7 chord?
In our songbook, Down in the Valley, Tom Dooley, Deck the Halls and 18 more songs use D7.