D minor guitar chord

How to play the D minor chord, written Dm, on guitar. The shape is x x 0 2 3 1 and it sounds the notesD – F – A — free to print or download below.

D minor guitar chord diagram (x x 0 2 3 1) — notes D – F – A

How to play the D minor chord

  1. Read the diagram. The dots show where to press. A circle above a string means play it open; an × means do not play that string. This shape is x x 0 2 3 1 (from the low E string to the high E).
  2. Place your fingers. Press each dotted position with the finger number printed on it.
  3. Strum and check. Strum the 4 played strings and let each note ring cleanly. The chord sounds the notes D – F – A.

Notes in the D minor chord

The D minor chord contains the notes D – F – A. The diagram shows the common open shape, x x 0 2 3 1 from the lowest string to the highest.

D minor guitar chord — frequently asked questions

How do you play the D minor chord on guitar?

Use the shape x x 0 2 3 1 (low E to high E): press the dots shown, play the 1 open string and mute the 2 marked with an ×. It sounds the notes D – F – A.

What notes are in the D minor chord?

The D minor chord (Dm) contains the notes D – F – A.

Is the D minor guitar chord diagram free?

Yes — print it or download the PDF or PNG for free, with no account or sign-up.

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