The D minor chord is sometimes written as Dm Chord, m denoting minor. Many guitarists consider this is the most sad-sounding guitar chord.
This chord like all other minor chords consists of 3 notes – D, F and A. Let us learn to play this chord in 3 simple steps and finger position of D minor (Dm) chord on guitar to start with.
Playing D minor Guitar or Dm chord in 3 simple steps
Before playing this chord take a look at the chord shape in the following diagram this will give you a clear understanding of Dm chord guitar finger position. Try to get a grip of chord shape mentally and notes in the chord.
Dm Chord Guitar Finger Position
Place your 2nd or middle finger in 2nd fret of 3rd string (G string)
Now place your 3rd or ring finger in 3rd fret of 2nd string (B string)
Place your 1st or index finger in the 1st fret of 1st string (E string)
Now play the bottom 4 strings starting from 4th string or the D string. That is the D minor or Dm chord for you. It does sound sad isn’t it?
Important points to remember while playing D minor or Dm Guitar chord
You will have to arch or bend your fingers so that you don’t touch the other things. In case you touch the other fingers, then you will mute those strings and the notes from the muted strings will not clear it will be a ‘buzzy’ sound.
The D minor guitar chord is one of the most widely used chords that sounds sad or very emotional feel in many songs across all languages.
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Check the following links to learn the beginner chords.
- C Major Chord
- D Major Chord
- E Major Chord
- G Major Chord
- A Major Chord
- E Minor Chord
- A Minor Chord
- D Minor Chord
- F Major Chord
- B Minor Chord
