Dm7 guitar chord (D Minor 7th)

The D minor 7th chord offers a soulful and introspective vibe. Combining the notes D, F, A and C (root, minor third, perfect fifth, and minor seventh), it blends the melancholy of the minor chord with an added depth, perfect for jazz, blues, and R&B styles. Below, you'll find nine variations how to play the "D m7" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

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

• Apply a barre with your index finger across the 3rd fret, covering the 2nd to the 4th strings
• Position your pinky on the G (3rd) string at the 5th fret and press down
• With your ring finger, press down on the A (5th) string at the 5th fret
• Strum from the 5th string to the 2nd strings

• Press down on the E (1st) string at the 5th fret using your pinky
• Barre the 3rd fret with your index finger, extending over the 2nd to the 5th strings
• Position your ring finger on the G (3rd) string at the 5th fret and press down
• Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

• Place a barre using your index finger on the 5th fret from the 1st to the 5th strings
• Place your middle finger on the B (2nd) string at the 6th fret and press down
• Press the D (4th) string on the 7th fret with your ring finger
• Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

• Place your pinky on the E (1st) string at the 8th fret and press down
• Position your index finger on the B (2nd) string at the 6th fret and press down
• Use your ring finger to press the G (3rd) string down on the 7th fret
• Press down on the D (4th) string at the 7th fret using your middle finger
• Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

• Barre the 10th fret with your index finger, extending over all the strings
• Position your ring finger on the A (5th) string at the 12th fret and press down
• To play the chord, strum all the strings

• Press the B (2nd) string on the 10th fret with your pinky
• Place your ring finger on the G (3rd) string at the 10th fret and press down
• 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

• Apply a barre with your index finger across the 10th fret, covering the 1st to the 4th strings
• Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

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