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D minor 7th chord (Dm7)

Dm7 has 4 notes: D F A C. Its formula is 1 ♭3 5 ♭7.

Degree1♭35♭7
NoteDFAC

How to play Dm7 on guitar

Every shape from open position up the neck. Amber dots are the root; the numbers under each box are the chord degrees. Press a button to hear it.

  • D shape

    Open position

    ××

  • C shape

    Fret 3 · Partial

    ××

  • A shape

    Fret 5

    5×

  • G shape

    Fret 7 · Partial

    7××

  • E shape

    Fret 10

    10

  • D shape

    Fret 12

    12××
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Scales to play over Dm7

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