root position: D7
D – F♯ – A – C
D7 Piano Chord
The D dominant 7 chord (D7) is made of the notes D, F♯, A and C. Its formula is 1 – 3 – 5 – ♭7.
Notes in D7
| Note | Formula | Interval from root |
|---|---|---|
| D | 1 | root |
| F♯ | 3 | major 3rd |
| A | 5 | perfect 5th |
| C | ♭7 | minor 7th |
How to play D7 on piano
- Right hand: fingers 1-2-3-5
- Left hand: fingers 5-3-2-1
Fingers are numbered from the thumb (1) to the little finger (5).
D7 inversions
1st inversion: D7/F#
F♯ – A – C – D
2nd inversion: D7/A
A – C – D – F♯
3rd inversion: D7/C
C – D – F♯ – A
Other names for D7
D7 is also written as Ddom7.