Dm7

Sevenths · D root

Dm7

Smooth and melancholic. The ii chord in jazz ii-V-I progressions.

0 st3 st7 st10 st

Notes in Dm7

DRoot
F3rd
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 Dm7, Dm, D7, or another quality — the hardest and most useful ear training skill.

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Other Chords in D

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About the Dm7 Chord

The Dm7 chord is a minor 7th chord built on D. It contains the notes D, F, A, C — the root, third, fifth, and seventh.

Smooth and melancholic. The ii chord in jazz ii-V-I progressions. Practising the Dm7 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.