root position: Dm7
D – F – A – C
Dm7 Piano Chord
The D minor 7 chord (Dm7) is made of the notes D, F, A and C. Its formula is 1 – ♭3 – 5 – ♭7.
Notes in Dm7
| Note | Formula | Interval from root |
|---|---|---|
| D | 1 | root |
| F | ♭3 | minor 3rd |
| A | 5 | perfect 5th |
| C | ♭7 | minor 7th |
How to play Dm7 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).
Dm7 inversions
1st inversion: Dm7/F
F – A – C – D
2nd inversion: Dm7/A
A – C – D – F
3rd inversion: Dm7/C
C – D – F – A
Other names for Dm7
Dm7 is also written as Dmin7, D-7.