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Dm is the D minor guitar chord. It uses the notes D, F, and A and the interval formula 1-♭3-5.
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.
Also written as Dmin.
These are quick-start shapes for players who want the answer first and the deeper theory second.
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Each note below shows how the chord is built from its root. This is the theory layer underneath the fretboard shapes.
The root anchors the chord and defines its tonal center.
This note supplies the minor color and gives the chord its darker emotional pull.
The fifth reinforces stability and gives the chord its strong harmonic frame.
Every shape is shown with its diagram and exact fingering instructions.
Dm uses the notes D, F, and A. Its interval formula is 1-♭3-5.
Dm is also written as Dmin.
Place the 1st finger on the 1st fret of the 1st string. Place the 2nd finger on the 2nd fret of the 3rd string. Place the 3rd finger on the 3rd fret of the 2nd string. Let the fourth string ring open. Strum from the 4th string down.
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