Fingering and position
Place the middle finger on the 2nd fret of the G string, the index on the 1st fret of the B string, the index on the 1st fret of the high E string. One string rings open. 2 strings are muted, do not play them.
Difficulty
The Dm7 chord is advanced: often a barre or a stretched fingering. Tackle it once your basics are fluid.
Often paired chords
Exercise: shuffle it in
A chord on its own gets forgotten. The right reflex: shuffle it with the chords you already know. Launch a shuffle that includes this chord and play it 10 times in different contexts.
The Dm7 chord truly comes alive in motion. Launch a shuffle that includes it and play it across 3 or 4 different contexts: that is the best way to embed it in finger memory. Category: Advanced.
Play a shuffle with Dm7Frequently asked questions
- What is the fingering for the Dm7 chord on guitar?
- Place the middle finger on the 2nd fret of the G string, the index on the 1st fret of the B string, the index on the 1st fret of the high E string. One string rings open. 2 strings are muted, do not play them.
- Is the Dm7 chord easy for a beginner?
- The Dm7 chord is advanced: often a barre or a stretched fingering. Tackle it once your basics are fluid.
- Does the Dm7 chord require a barre?
- No, Dm7 is played without a barre: it is an open chord, accessible to beginners.
- Which chords pair well with Dm7 on guitar?
- Dm7 pairs naturally with Am7, G, C, F. Practise them in a shuffle to memorise the transitions.
Further reading