Dm guitar chord
The Dm chord (D minor) is built from the notes D, F and A, formula 1–b3–5. It appears in C major (as ii), Bb major (as iii) and F major (as vi).
- Notes
- D F A
- Type
- minor
- Level
- Beginner
OpenShape 1 of 4
xx0231How to play Dm
The standard open Dm shape is xx0231. It needs 3 fingers and stays in the first few frets, so it is one of the chords most players learn early.
Darker and more reflective than a major chord, because the third is lowered by a half step.
Other ways to play it
Songs with Dm
- Drunken SailorDmCA
- Molly MaloneCAmDmG7
- Take Me Out to the Ball GameCG7A7DmD7
- Michael, Row the Boat AshoreCFEmDmG7
- O Holy NightCFGEmB7G7AmDm
Questions
What notes are in the Dm chord?
Dm contains D, F and A. Its formula is 1–b3–5.
Is Dm hard to play on guitar?
No. The open shape (xx0231) is beginner-friendly and doesn't need a barre.
What songs use the Dm chord?
In our songbook, Drunken Sailor, Molly Malone, Take Me Out to the Ball Game and 2 more songs use Dm.