D minor 7th · Ukulele
Dm7 Chord on Ukulele
The Dm7 chord (D minor 7th) is built from the notes D, F, A and C. The ukulele fingering for it is shown below.
Chord diagrams
Fingering
- string 4 (G): fret 2 — middle finger
- string 3 (C): fret 2 — ring finger
- string 2 (E): fret 1 — index finger
- string 1 (A): fret 3 — little finger
Notes in this chord
- D
- F
- A
- C
Degrees: 1 – ♭3 – 5 – ♭7
How to play
Dm7 can be played with open strings on ukulele, which makes it an accessible shape for beginners. Strings marked ○ ring open, while strings marked ✕ are muted.
Theory behind the chord
Minor seventh chords soften the plain minor triad with a minor seventh. They are the standard ii chord in jazz progressions and sit comfortably under vocals in R&B and funk. On Dm7 this structure sits on the root D, so the degrees 1 – ♭3 – 5 – ♭7 map onto D, F, A and C.
Frequently asked questions
- Which notes are in the Dm7 chord?
- Dm7 contains the notes D, F, A and C. Relative to the root these are the degrees 1 – ♭3 – 5 – ♭7.
- How many ways can you play Dm7?
- Minory lists a single ukulele fingering for Dm7.
- Is the Dm7 chord hard to play?
- Dm7 requires a barre, so it can feel demanding at first. Keeping the index finger straight and pressing from the wrist rather than the thumb makes it noticeably easier.
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