Dm7 chord (D minor seventh) on piano
Dm7 (D minor seventh) has four notes: D, F, A and C. Its formula is 1, b3, 5, b7. In major keys, Dm7 is the ii7 chord in C major, the iii7 in Bb major and the vi7 in F major.
Dm7 inversions and fingering
D F A C · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
F A C D · RH 1-2-4-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
A C D F · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
C D F A · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-4-2-1
D F C · LH 5-3-1
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| Symbol | Dm7 |
|---|---|
| Also written | Dmin7, D-7 |
| Notes | D F A C |
| Formula | 1 b3 5 b7 |
| Intervals | root, minor third, perfect fifth, minor seventh |
| Type | Minor seventh chord |
Dm7 across the keyboard
Piano, C3 to C5. Notes in this scale, low to high: C3 (flat 7), D3 (1), F3 (flat 3), A3 (5), C4 (flat 7), D4 (1), F4 (flat 3), A4 (5), C5 (flat 7).
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Questions
What notes are in the Dm7 chord?
Dm7 (D minor seventh) has four notes: D, F, A and C. Its formula is 1, b3, 5, b7. D is the root, F is the minor third, A is the perfect fifth and C is the minor seventh.
How do you play Dm7 on piano?
Play D, F, A and C together. Root position: D F A C · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-3-2-1.
What key is Dm7 in?
In major keys, Dm7 is the ii7 chord in C major, the iii7 in Bb major and the vi7 in F major. It is diatonic to those keys, so it fits songs in any of them.
What is the difference between Dm7 and Dm?
Dm7 is Dm (D, F and A) with a flat 7th added: C.