D7

Sevenths · D root

D7

Tense and driving. Creates the strongest pull toward the tonic.

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Notes in D7

DRoot
F#3rd
A5th
C7th

D is bright and resonant, especially on guitar (open D chord). Very common in folk, rock, and pop.

Identify the Chord Quality on D

Each chord below is played on D. Listen and identify whether you heard D7, Dm, D7, or another quality — the hardest and most useful ear training skill.

Dominant 7th in All 12 Keys

Other Chords in D

Related Sevenths

About the D7 Chord

The D7 chord is a dominant 7th chord built on D. It contains the notes D, F#, A, C — the root, third, fifth, and seventh.

Tense and driving. Creates the strongest pull toward the tonic. Practising the D7 chord across different voicings and contexts builds the harmonic recognition that lets you identify it instantly in any musical setting — whether in a band mix, a recording, or a live performance.