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D Minor Chord

Chord Diagram

D minor chord fingering diagram for guitar. Place your index finger on the first fret of the high E string, middle finger on the second fret of the G string, and ring finger on the third fret of the B string. The low E and A strings are not played, while the D string is played open.✕✕○○123EADGBE

X = Don't play this string

O = Play open string

Numbers = Finger placement

Finger Positions

1st Finger (Index)

1st fret of the high E string (1st string)

2nd Finger (Middle)

2nd fret of the G string (3rd string)

3rd Finger (Ring)

3rd fret of the B string (2nd string)

Pro Tip: Start with open D and G strings, then add fingers one by one. Don't play the low E and A strings.

Dm Chord Variations

Dm7

Remove ring finger

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Dm6

Add 6th interval

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Dm(add9)

Add 9th for richness

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Common Progressions with Dm

Dm - Bb - F - C

Classic minor progression in D minor key

DmBbFC

Dm - Am - Dm - Am

Simple minor progression for folk songs

DmAmDmAm

Dm - G - C - F

Popular progression in ballads

DmGCF

Practice Tips for Dm Chord

Common Mistakes

  • • Accidentally playing the low E and A strings
  • • Not pressing strings down firmly enough
  • • Fingers too far from the frets
  • • Ring finger muting the high E string

Practice Exercises

  • • Strum only the four strings (D, G, B, E)
  • • Practice Dm → F → Dm transitions
  • • Try different strumming patterns
  • • Work on clean chord changes

Popular Songs Using Dm Chord

Scarborough Fair

Simon & Garfunkel

Beginner

Eleanor Rigby

The Beatles

Intermediate

House of the Rising Sun

The Animals

Beginner

Stairway to Heaven

Led Zeppelin

Advanced

Dust in the Wind

Kansas

Intermediate

Hotel California

Eagles

Advanced
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