Which notes are in the Dm chord?

Dm contains the notes D, F and A. Relative to the root these are the degrees 1 – ♭3 – 5.

How many ways can you play Dm?

Minory lists a single ukulele fingering for Dm.

Is the Dm chord hard to play?

Not really. The open position of Dm uses open strings and needs no barre, which makes it approachable for beginners.

D minor · Ukulele

Dm Chord on Ukulele

The Dm chord (D minor) is built from the notes D, F and A. The ukulele fingering for it is shown below.

Chord diagrams

Dmopen position

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): played open

Notes in this chord

Degrees: 1 – ♭3 – 5

How to play

Dm 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 chords sound darker than major ones because the third is lowered by a semitone. They carry the melancholic colour in most songs and pair naturally with their relative major. On Dm this structure sits on the root D, so the degrees 1 – ♭3 – 5 map onto D, F and A. Dm is the vi chord in the key of F major, the ii chord in C major and the iii chord in A# major. Its relative major is F. It is often heard in the Dm – A# – F – C progression.

Frequently asked questions

Which notes are in the Dm chord?: Dm contains the notes D, F and A. Relative to the root these are the degrees 1 – ♭3 – 5.
How many ways can you play Dm?: Minory lists a single ukulele fingering for Dm.
Is the Dm chord hard to play?: Not really. The open position of Dm uses open strings and needs no barre, which makes it approachable for beginners.

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