Dø7
Sevenths · D root
Dø7
Also called min7♭5. The ii° in minor key ii-V-I progressions.
0 st3 st6 st10 st
Notes in Dø7
DRoot
F3rd
G#5th
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 Dø7, Dm, D7, or another quality — the hardest and most useful ear training skill.
Half Diminished in All 12 Keys
Other Chords in D
Related Sevenths
About the Dø7 Chord
The Dø7 chord is a half diminished chord built on D. It contains the notes D, F, G#, C — the root, third, fifth, and seventh.
Also called min7♭5. The ii° in minor key ii-V-I progressions. Practising the Dø7 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.