The Dm chord is the notes D, F and A. The usual shape is an open chord: x x 0 2 3 1, from the low E string to the high E. Strum it below, tap a string to hear its note, or open it on the full guitar and play it yourself.
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How to play Dm
Numbers are fingers: 1 index to 4 little
Dm
2Your middle finger on the G string at the 2nd fret.
3Your ring finger on the B string at the 3rd fret.
1Your index finger on the high E string at the 1st fret.
oLet the D string ring open.
xDon't play the low E and A strings: start your strum on the D string.
Dm up the neck
The same chord, higher and brighter
Dm (up the neck)
Play it as x 5 7 7 6 5, a barre at the 5th fret. Pick the Up the neck shape above to hear it.
1Lay your index finger flat across the A to the high E string at the 5th fret.
3Your ring finger on the D string at the 7th fret.
4Your little finger on the G string at the 7th fret.
2Your middle finger on the B string at the 6th fret.
xDon't play the low E string: start your strum on the A string.
Chords that go with Dm
The chords of D minor: they sit next to Dm in songs, so they sound right before and after it.