Dm

Triads · D root

Dm

A darker, more introspective triad. Widely used in classical and popular music.

0 st3 st7 st

Notes in Dm

DRoot
F3rd
A5th

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

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About the Dm Chord

The Dm chord is a minor chord built on D. It contains the notes D, F, A — the root, third, and fifth.

A darker, more introspective triad. Widely used in classical and popular music. Practising the Dm 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.