What notes are in a Dm chord?

The D Minor chord contains the notes D, A, F.

How do you play a Dm chord on guitar?

From the low E string: x x 0 2 3 1 (x = mute, 0 = open). See the finger-by-finger diagram on this page. Difficulty: Beginner.

What songs use the Dm chord?

Famous songs using Dm include Sultans of Swing.

How to Play the D Minor Chord

Guitar · Open minor · Beginner

Notes D A F

Tab (E→e) x x 0 2 3 1

Difficulty Beginner

👆 Finger by finger

String 6 — low E: mute (don't play)

String 5 — A: mute (don't play)

String 4 — D: play open

String 3 — G: fret 2, finger 2

String 2 — B: fret 3, finger 3

String 1 — high e: fret 1, finger 1

🎵 Songs that use Dm

Sultans of Swing · Dire Straits

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