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Dmin/A guitar shapes

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D minor / A (2nd inversion) guitar chord diagram showing fretboard positions
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About the chord

D minor / A (2nd inversion)

Dmin/A is the D minor / A (2nd inversion) guitar chord with A in the bass. 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. With A in the bass, this voicing functions as the 2nd inversion of D minor.

Also written as Dmin and Dm/A.

Root note: D
Bass note: A
Chord tones: 3
Playable shapes: 109

Chord tones

DFA

Common guitar voicings

These are quick-start shapes for players who want the answer first and the deeper theory second.

Shape 1

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  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 1st fret of the 1st string.
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 2nd fret of the 3rd string.
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 3rd fret of the 2nd string.
  4. 4 Strum from the 5th string down.

Shape 2

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  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 1st fret of the 1st string.
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 2nd fret of the 3rd string.
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 3rd fret of the 4th string.
  4. 4 Place the 4th finger on the 3rd fret of the 2nd string.
  5. 5 Strum from the 5th string down.

Notes & Intervals

Each note below shows how the chord is built from its root. This is the theory layer underneath the fretboard shapes.

D Unison (Root) 1

The root anchors the chord and defines its tonal center.

F Minor Third ♭3

This note supplies the minor color and gives the chord its darker emotional pull.

A Perfect Fifth 5

The fifth reinforces stability and gives the chord its strong harmonic frame.

Quick answers

What notes are in Dmin/A?

Dmin/A uses the notes D, F, and A. Its interval formula is 1-♭3-5.

What is another name for Dmin/A?

Dmin/A is also written as Dmin and Dm/A.

How do you play Dmin/A on guitar?

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. Strum from the 5th string down.

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