This chord has 4 voicings across the fretboard. Use the arrows to see each shape and fingering — and tap any dot on the diagram to hear that note.
D Minor Guitar Chord
Often called the saddest of all keys. D Minor's open voicing has a haunting, melancholic quality beloved in classical and rock.
Also known as
- Dm
- D-
- D m
- Dmin
- D min
- Dminor
- D minor
How to Play This Chord
Position your fingers on the fretboard as shown in the diagram. The vertical lines represent the strings, from low E (left) to high E (right), and the horizontal lines are the frets. Numbers inside the dots indicate which finger to use: 1 (index), 2 (middle), 3 (ring), 4 (pinky). An X means don't play that string; an O means play it open. A bar spanning multiple strings means one finger presses across all of them at once — this is known as a barre chord.
Tips & Tricks
Open Dm is another early chord, but the high E string at the 1st fret can be a pain point — it often buzzes if your index finger isn't placed right behind the fret. Apply firm, focused pressure and keep your finger arched so it doesn't interfere with the open D string.