D7 guitar chord (D Dominant Seventh)

Symbols: 7

Steps: 1-3-5-b7

Notes: D-F#-A-C

The D 7 chord is a dominant seventh chord, known for its bold, bluesy character. Built from the notes D, F#, A and C, it includes the root, major third, perfect fifth, and minor seventh. This chord creates tension and drive in progressions, making it perfect for jazz, blues, and rock music. Below, you'll find nine variations how to play the "D 7" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

Press down on the E (1st) string at the 2nd fret using your ring finger
With your index finger, press down on the B (2nd) string at the 1st fret
Position your middle finger on the G (3rd) string at the 2nd fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 2

With your index finger, press down on the B (2nd) string at the 3rd fret
Use your pinky to press the G (3rd) string down on the 5th fret
Position your middle finger on the D (4th) string at the 4th fret and press down
Press down on the A (5th) string at the 5th fret using your ring finger
Strum from the 5th string to the 2nd strings

Variation 3

Press down on the E (1st) string at the 5th fret using your pinky
Press the B (2nd) string on the 3rd fret with your index finger
Position your ring finger on the G (3rd) string at the 5th fret and press down
With your middle finger, press down on the D (4th) string at the 4th fret
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 4

Place a barre using your index finger on the 5th fret from the 1st to the 5th strings
With your pinky, press down on the B (2nd) string at the 7th fret
Press the D (4th) string on the 7th fret with your ring finger
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 5

Position your middle finger on the E (1st) string at the 8th fret and press down
Place a barre using your index finger on the 7th fret from the 2nd to the 4th strings
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 6

Apply a barre with your index finger across the 10th fret, covering all the strings
Press down on the G (3rd) string at the 11th fret using your middle finger
Use your ring finger to press the A (5th) string down on the 12th fret
To play the chord, strum all the strings

Variation 7

Place your ring finger on the B (2nd) string at the 10th fret and press down
Press the G (3rd) string on the 11th fret with your pinky
Use your middle finger to press the D (4th) string down on the 10th fret
Press down on the low E (6th) string at the 10th fret using your index finger
Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string

Variation 8

Apply a barre with your index finger across the 10th fret, covering the 1st to the 4th strings
Press down on the G (3rd) string at the 11th fret using your middle finger
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 9

Position your pinky on the E (1st) string at the 14th fret and press down
Press the B (2nd) string on the 13th fret with your middle finger
With your ring finger, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 14th fret
Place your index finger on the D (4th) string at the 12th fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

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