# D minor Guitar Chord

> The D minor minor chord, composed of the root (D minor), minor third F, and perfect fifth A, evokes a melancholic or introspective emotion. The lowered third F gives it a somber, contemplative quality, contrasting with the major chord’s brightness, and is often used to express depth and emotional complexity.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-minor

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: Dmin
- Notes: D, F, A
- Intervals: 1 (D), ♭3 (F), 5 (A)
- Mood: sad, moody, introspective, emotional
- Genres: Pop, Rock, Blues, Classical
- Playable shapes: 71

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: -1 -1 0 2 3 1 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-minor/xx0231)
- Shape 2: -1 5 7 7 6 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-minor/x57765)
- Shape 3: -1 5 0 7 6 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-minor/x50765)
- Shape 4: -1 -1 0 7 6 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-minor/xx0765)
- Shape 5: -1 -1 0 10 10 10 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-minor/xx0aaa)
- Shape 6: -1 -1 12 10 10 10 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-minor/xxcaaa)
- Shape 7: 10 12 12 10 10 10 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-minor/accaaa)
- Shape 8: 10 8 7 7 10 10 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-minor/a877aa)

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