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.
Minor 7th in All 12 Keys
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.